Life Span
Annual or Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Europe
  
Asia, Northeastern Europe
  
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
  
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
  
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
9-2
  
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
  
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
Rosette/Stemless
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
  
Brown, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
  
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
  
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
  
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
  
Chrysanthemums
  
Common Name
Turnip
  
Chrysanths
  
In Hindi
शलजम
  
Chrysanthemums
  
In German
Rübe
  
Chrysanthemen
  
In French
Navet
  
Chrysanthèmes
  
In Spanish
Nabo
  
Crisantemos
  
In Greek
Γογγύλι
  
χρυσάνθεμα
  
In Portuguese
Nabo
  
Crisântemos
  
In Polish
Rzepa
  
Chryzantemy
  
In Latin
rapa
  
Chrysanthemums
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Chrysanthemum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Brassiceae
  
Anthemideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Turnip and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Turnip and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Turnip and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Turnip and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Turnip and Chrysanthemum
Care of Turnip and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.