Seed outdoors as soon as soil is workable in early spring. Seed second crop in late summer for fall harvest. Space rows 15 to 18 inches apart. When young seedlings are 2 to 4 inches tall, thin to 4 to 6 inches apart. Ed's Special Advice Avoid using fresh manure in soil where you plant turnips.
Plants produce best in light, well-drained soil.
Eat thinned greens raw or stewed. For best flavor and texture grow during the cooler parts of the growing season and begin harvesting roots when about three inches in diameter.