Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Medium
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Bees, Flies
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Turnip
Thai Basil
In French
Navet
Hortensia
In Spanish
Nabo
Hortensia
In Greek
Γογγύλι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Nabo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Rzepa
Hortensja
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Turnip and Thai Basil
Season and care of Turnip and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Turnip and Thai Basil Physical Information
Turnip and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Thai Basil are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Turnip and Thai Basil
Care of Turnip and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.