Brassica rapa Natsu Komachi

Summer Turnip F1

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Heat-tolerant summer turnip cultivar prized for crisp white roots and rapid maturity, ideal for warm-season vegetable gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Summer Turnip F1
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Brassica
Species Rapa
Variety Natsu Komachi F1
Origin Japan
Blooming Bolts in late summer, grown primarily for roots
Leaf Color Grey-green to deep green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Loamy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to prevent woody texture or cracking

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for root development; tolerate partial shade in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Apply balanced granular fertilizer at planting and light side dressing mid-season

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Pruning

Thin seedlings early; remove flower stalks if root harvest is priority

Pest Control Aphid Cabbage Looper Cutworm Flea Beetle

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
12000 – 45000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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