Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
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Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-7
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
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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, Alkaline
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Turnip
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In French
Navet
capnoides
In Spanish
Nabo
Capnoides
In Greek
Γογγύλι
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Nabo
Capnoides
In Polish
Rzepa
Capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Brassicales
Agaricales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Fumarieae
Season and Care of Turnip and Capnoides
Season and care of Turnip and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turnip and Capnoides Physical Information
Turnip and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Capnoides are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Turnip and Capnoides
Care of Turnip and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.