Turnips should be directly sowed into the ground; they do not transplant well.
Scatter turnip seeds and cover with no more than ½ inch of fine soil.
Lightly compress soil and keep evenly moist. Seedlings will emerge in 7-14 days.
Once seedlings are 2 - 4 inches high, thin them to 4 to 6 inches apart.
Turnips do not require much care, but consistent soil moisture is key. Keep the soil moist but not saturated. Provide plants about 1 inch of water per week to prevent the roots from becoming tough and bitter.
