Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-8
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Turnip
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
शलजम
Savoy Cabbage
In French
Navet
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Nabo
col de col rizada
In Greek
Γογγύλι
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Nabo
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Rzepa
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
rapa
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Brassiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Turnip and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Turnip and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Turnip and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Turnip and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Turnip and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Turnip and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.