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Tokyo Market Turnip Seeds (Organic)

Japan's Tasty Gem

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Description

Tokyo Market Turnip, a member of the Brassica rapa subspecies, is a highly-regarded heirloom turnip variety cherished for its mild and sweet flavor profile. Originating in Japan, it has a rich history of cultivation and culinary tradition. This turnip is characterized by its petite, round roots, typically measuring 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The smooth, white skin gives it a pristine appearance, making it visually appealing both in the garden and on the plate. Its tender flesh offers a delightful crispness when eaten fresh and becomes even sweeter and more tender when cooked.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Biennial
  • Growth habit: Herbaceous
  • Crop category: Turnip
  • Kitchen profile: Tokyo Market Turnip, a member of the Brassica rapa subspecies, is a highly-regarded heirloom turnip variety cherished for its mild and sweet flavor profile.
  • Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Maturity: Harvest the turnips when they reach the desired size, usually within 30 to 45 days after planting.
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Planting season: Fall or Spring
  • Starting location: Direct Sow
  • Recorded soil pH: 6.6 - 7.0

Direct sow Tokyo Market Turnip into a prepared bed during the local cool-season window. Keep the seed zone from drying during establishment and thin seedlings to the recorded spacing. Harvest leaves selectively when the crop is grown for greens, or allow roots room to size when that is the intended use. Check root shoulders as the maturity range approaches and harvest at the size and texture preferred for fresh use, cooking, or storage.

Before sowing Tokyo Market Turnip, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Shipping Information

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Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Biennial
Plant Family : Brassicaceae (Brassicas or Cole)
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Organic Certifier: USDA

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Turnips like loose, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0. Water moderately. They prefer cool weather and grow best when grown quickly in 60-65°F daytime temperatures.

Planting & Growing: While seeds can be started indoors, they perform best when seeds are sown directly 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow every 2 weeks through mid-summer for a continuous harvest.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest a few greens when the plants are young and eat the rest when you harvest the roots at a length of 3"-4". The greens and roots are best eaten fresh, though both can be frozen. Store roots in cool, moist conditions.

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