Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Not Available
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Turnip
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
शलजम
In French
Napa chou
Navet
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
Nabo
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
Nabo
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Rzepa
In Latin
Napa Brassica
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Turnip
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Turnip Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Turnip are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Turnip
Care of Napa Cabbage and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done No pruning needed and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.