Silverthorn

Turnip

About Silverthorn and Turnip

Silverthorn

Turnip

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

China, Japan

Europe

Types

Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top

Number of Varieties

530

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Fields, Vegetable Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-96-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Long Broad

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms

Allergy

Toxic

angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Leaves, Shoots

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'

Common Name

Silverthorn

Turnip

In Hindi

Silverthorn

शलजम

In German

Silverthorn

Rübe

In French

Silverthorn

Navet

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Nabo

In Greek

Silverthorn

Γογγύλι

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Nabo

In Polish

Silverthorn

Rzepa

In Latin

Silverthorn

rapa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Brassicales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Brassiceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

70-

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Turnip

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Turnip? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Turnip. Silverthorn has thorns and Turnip doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Turnip has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silverthorn and Turnip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Turnip

Season and care of Silverthorn and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.

Silverthorn and Turnip Physical Information

Silverthorn and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Turnip are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Silverthorn and Turnip

Care of Silverthorn and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.