Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Turnip
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
शलजम
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Navet
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Nabo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Nabo
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rzepa
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
rapa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and Turnip
Season and care of Jicama and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Turnip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Turnip Physical Information
Jicama and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Turnip are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Turnip
Care of Jicama and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.