Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Asthma
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Red Currant
Turnip
In Hindi
Red Currant
शलजम
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Rübe
In French
Groseille
Navet
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Groselha
Nabo
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Rzepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Turnip
Season and care of Red Currant and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Turnip season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Turnip Physical Information
Red Currant and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Turnip are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Turnip
Care of Red Currant and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.