Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
China, Japan
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
-
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Birds
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Turnip
Silverthorn
In Hindi
शलजम
Silverthorn
In German
Rübe
Silverthorn
In French
Navet
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Nabo
Silverthorn
In Greek
Γογγύλι
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Nabo
Silverthorn
In Polish
Rzepa
Silverthorn
In Latin
rapa
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rhamnales
Family
Brassicaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Turnip and Silverthorn
Season and care of Turnip and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turnip and Silverthorn Physical Information
Turnip and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Silverthorn are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Turnip and Silverthorn
Care of Turnip and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.