Brassica rapa rapifera Stubble turnip (Cruciferae)

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Brassica rapa rapifera
Stubble turnip
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The Brassica rapa rapifera plant species is found in A cultivated form of B. rapa. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Stubble turnip.

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Latin Name:  Brassica rapa rapifera
Common Name:  Stubble turnip
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Metzg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun in a well-drained fertile preferably alkaline soil[200]. Succeeds in any reasonable soil. A fairly deep rooted plant, stubble turnip is mainly grown as a feed for farm animals though it is also suitable for human consumption, especially if eaten when small[87, K]. It is fast growing plant[87], a crop of young roots can be harvested 8 weeks after sowing. The plant is very cold tolerant and is usually left in the ground all winter to be harvested as required. A good bee plant[108].

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