| Common Name | Turnip / Pak Choi |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Brassica |
| Species | Rapa |
| Origin | Asia / Europe |
| Blooming | Annual, flowers if bolted in summer conditions |
| Leaf Color | Green to purple-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining fertile loam with high organic matter content
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, reduce watering at harvest time
Full sun required for optimal growth and root development, partial shade tolerated in hot climates
Apply balanced fertilizer at planting and mid-growth cycle, avoid excess nitrogen
Harvest outer leaves early or entire plant at maturity for root crops
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