Sowing Outdoors

Sow seeds thinly in a shallow pre-watered shallow row. Lightly cover seeds with a little soil. Allow about 30cm (12in) between rows.

As seedlings develop, gradually thin them until they are about 15cm (6in) apart.

Keep soil moist at all stages of growth, as this prevents roots becoming 'woody'.

Special note

Turnips do best in well dug soils which have not been recently manured.

Best results are achieved from plants which are grown with plenty of moisture and harvested while young.