Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Avoid during Pregnancy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
ANETHUM graveolens
In German
Rübe
Dill Pflanze
In French
Navet
Dill usine
In Spanish
Nabo
Dill Planta
In Greek
Γογγύλι
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Nabo
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Rzepa
Dill roślin
In Latin
rapa
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Apiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Turnip and Dill
Season and care of Turnip and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Turnip and Dill Physical Information
Turnip and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Dill are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Turnip and Dill
Care of Turnip and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.