Joyce J
16 August 2022
There is something strangely soothing about growing your own veggies. In this article, let’s discuss how to grow Turnip in your Perth backyard.
(Whilst most of this guide suits anywhere in Australia, check local conditions for growing months if you live outside Perth.)
There’s literally nothing better than eating freshly harvested food from your own vegetable patch! You don’t know how delicious a tomato is, until you picked one warm right off the vine.
When should you plant Turnip?
The best months to plant Turnip in Perth are Sep-May. You can plant using Seed, ideally when the soil temperature is around at least 27 degrees celcius and the air is around 15-30 degree celcius.
Seeds or Transplant? Seed
Ideal air temp: 15-30c
Ideal soil temp: at least 27c
Can Turnip grow in pots?
Yes, they can grow in pots. Be mindful of the size they grow to.
The great thing about planting Turnip in pots is that you can move them around easily, should they need more or less sun, or are getting attacked by pests. In some cases, you can even grow Turnip indoors, as long as the position can get enough sun.
How much sun should Turnip get?
You will discover that Turnip thrives on Full sun.
Some gardens get more shade than others, and your direction north etc varies. Try the ideal position first, and if the Turnip isn’t growing well enough, maybe try a more or less sunnier spot.
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How often should you water Turnip?
Turnip really enjoys when it gets Regular watering.
They prefer soil that is Well-drained.
When can you harvest?
Being a Annual vegetable, the ideal time to harvest your Turnip crop is around Nov-Jul. Play it by ear though, and just see how your plant(s) do this season.
Growing Turnip in rows
If you are getting serious with your vegetable garden, you may wish to grow Turnip in rows. You’ll need to allow around 30 centimetres between rows, and 30 centimetres between each seedling or seed.
Space between rows: 30 cm
Space between seedlings: 30 cm
Keep the seeds!
Did you know that you can keep Turnip seeds for up to 4 years, and use them to grow more next season?
I like to pick my own vegetables.
Shelley Duvall
Enjoy delicious Turnip in your Perth garden
You can save so much money by growing Turnip in your own backyard.
Growing even a a pot or two of vegetables that you can then eat can save you a truckloads of money. Home grown veggies are valuable, especially when compared to the price of organic vegetables in the shops.
Now get out there and get your hands dirty and enjoy the process of growing your own vegetables.
