\ud83d\udd39 Common name \u279c Turnip PTWG, Purple Top White Globe, Shalgam, Gonglu
\n\ud83d\udd39 Scientific name \u279c Brassica rapa var. rapa
\n\ud83d\udd39 Type \u279c Root vegetable crop \ud83c\udf3f
\n\ud83d\udd39 Use \u279c Salad, curry, sabzi, pickles
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for:
\n\u279c Organic farming
\n\u279c Natural farming
\n\u279c Desi beej cultivation
\n\u279c Root crop farming<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf1f Why Turnip PTWG?
\n\u2714\ufe0f High vitamin C & fiber content \ud83d\udc8a
\n\u2714\ufe0f Strong demand in local winter markets \ud83d\udcc8
\n\u2714\ufe0f Very low input cost & fast growing \ud83d\udcb0
\n\u2714\ufe0f Soft, sweet & tender white flesh
\n\u2714\ufe0f Ideal for: \u279c Root vegetable farming
\n\u279c Kitchen gardening
\n\u279c Small farmers<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f Climate & Sowing Time \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3
\nIndia:
\n\u279c Cool season Rabi crop \u279c October \u2013 November \u2744\ufe0f
\n\ud83d\udccd Punjab \/ North India:
\n\u279c Best sowing: \u2022 September \u2013 November
\n\u2714\ufe0f Best temperature: \u279c 10\u201320\u00b0C
\n\u274c Avoid hot summer weather<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3e Soil Requirement
\n\u279c Best \u279c Light sandy loam to well-drained loamy soil
\n\u279c pH \u279c 6.0\u20137.0
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for: \u279c Organic root crop farming
\n\u279c Friable light soils<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf30 Seed Selection
\n\u279c Recommended: \u2022 Desi open-pollinated seeds \ud83c\udf31
\n\u2022 Native non-GMO seeds
\n\u2022 Traditional seed-saving varieties
\n\u2714\ufe0f Benefits: \u279c Pure seed retention for next season
\n\u279c Fast bulb growth
\n\u279c Attractive purple-top color<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf31 Sowing Method
\n\u279c Direct sowing on ridges\/raised beds
\nSeed rate: \u279c 2\u20133 kg per acre
\nSeed depth: \u279c 1\u20131.5 cm
\nSpacing:
\n\u279c Row \u279c 30\u201345 cm
\n\u279c Plant \u279c 10\u201315 cm (after thinning)
\n\u2714\ufe0f Helps: \u279c Round uniform root development
\n\u279c Better root expansion<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3f Organic Fertilizer Plan
\nBefore sowing:
\n\u279c Well-rotted Desi cow dung manure (FYM) \u279c 6\u20138 ton\/acre
\n\u279c Vermicompost
\nDuring growth:
\n\u279c Jeevamrit spray (every 12\u201315 days)
\n\u279c Wood ash dusting (for potassium & root strength)
\n\u2714\ufe0f Improves: \u279c Root sweetness
\n\u279c Solid bulb size & texture<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca7 Irrigation
\n\u279c Frequent light irrigation required
\nSchedule: \u279c Every 8\u201310 days
\nCritical stages: \u279c Root enlargement stage
\n\u274c Avoid water stress (prevents roots from turning woody\/pungent)
\n\ud83d\udc1b Organic Pest Control
\n\u279c Hardy crop, minor attack from mustard sawfly or aphids \ud83d\udc1b
\nIf needed: \u279c Neem oil spray \ud83c\udf3f
\n\u279c Wood ash dusting on leaves
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for: \u279c Chemical-free organic production<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3c Root Formation & Maturity
\n\u279c Starts bulb formation \u279c 25\u201330 days
\n\u279c Smooth round roots develop bright purple top with white base
\n\ud83e\uddfa Harvesting
\n\u279c Ready in \u279c 50\u201360 days after sowing
\nHarvest when: \u279c Roots reach 3\u20134 inches diameter
\n\u279c Flesh remains tender & non-woody
\n\u2714\ufe0f Pull out roots gently & trim top green leaves<\/p>\n
\u23f3 Crop Duration
\n\u279c Total life \u279c 1.5\u20132 months
\n\ud83d\udce6 Yield
\n\u279c Average \u279c 80\u2013100 quintal\/acre
\n\u2714\ufe0f Quick-turnaround profitable winter crop \ud83d\udcb0<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf31 Special Benefits
\n\u2714\ufe0f Rapid maturity allows double cropping in winter
\n\u2714\ufe0f Both root and green leaves are edible & nutritious
\n\u2714\ufe0f High traditional market acceptance \ud83c\udf0d
\n\u2714\ufe0f Best for: \u279c Desi seed saving
\n\u279c Organic root vegetable sales<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udeb4 Growing Turnip PTWG on Roof
\n\u2714\ufe0f Possible
\nContainer:
\n\u279c Grow bag \/ Pot \u279c 9\u201312 inch depth
\nNotes:
\n\u279c Thin plants to keep proper gap for bulb growth<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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