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Brassica rapa Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun in a well-drained fertile preferably alkaline soil[200]. Prefers a light sandy soil and dislikes a heavy soil[37]. Prefers cool moist growing conditions[16]. Succeeds in any reasonable soil. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.3 to 8.3. The turnip is often cultivated, both in the garden and commercially, for its edible root. There are several named varieties and these can provide roots all year round. The roots are fairly cold hardy and can be left in the ground during the winter, harvesting them as required. However, they can be troubled by slugs and other creatures so it is often better to harvest them in late autumn or early winter and store them in a cool but frost-free place. Grows well with peas but dislikes growing with hedge mustard and knotweed[18, 20]. A good bee plant[108]. For further Brassica rapa gardening information |
