Tennouji Kabura
Turnip · Salad
Heirloom
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
Characteristics
Color
White
Flavor
Rich / ComplexSweet
Intended Use
Drying / SpiceLeaf HarvestPickling
Shape
Flat / Flattened
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
Japan
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Germination
5–10 days
at 40–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
25–45 days
Plant Height
8 in
Mature Spread
4–6 in
Fruit Size
2–4 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
2–6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–105 °F
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Soil Temp
40–105 °F
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Air Temp
20–85 °F
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