Brassica rapa (Rapifera Group) 'Tokyo Cross'
turnip 'Tokyo Cross'
An annual vegetable grown for its edible tap root. A very quick maturing, pure white variety forming a perfect globe shape with a smooth texture and good flavour. It can typically be harvested 35-60 days from harvesting. Suitable for container growing
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Brassicas can be annual, biennial or perennial plants, most are upright with alternate, often glaucous leaves, long taproots and clusters of cross-shaped, yellow or white flowers. The genus includes a number of species bred to produce food crops, such as cabbages, turnips, mustards and oilseed rape, as well as others grown for their ornamental value
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Sow early from March to May for an early Summer harvest or sow July to August for a late Summer and Autumn harvest. Suitable for container growing. See turnip cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to birds, cabbage caterpillar, cabbage root fly, cabbage whitefly, flea beetles, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to black rot, club root, downy mildew, grey mould, leaf spot
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