Santiago Turnip Greens - Seeds
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Variety of turnip grown for its tender leaves and stems, slightly peppery, highly valued in traditional dishes.
Santiago Turnip Greens are a turnip variety cultivated mainly for their tender leaves and stems. They feature elongated green leaves with a mild peppery flavor that softens when cooked. The plant is cold-tolerant and suitable for autumn and winter sowing, producing juicy, tender leaves. Widely used in Galician and Portuguese cuisine, ideal for soups, stews, and sautés.
How to sow Santiago Turnip Greens seeds
Sow seeds directly in the ground at 0.5-1 cm deep, in fertile, loose, well-drained soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Optimal germination temperature is 10-20 °C, with seeds sprouting in 7-14 days. Once seedlings have 2-3 true leaves, thin them to 20-25 cm apart. Grows quickly and prefers partial to full sun.
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ReferenceBrassica rapa subsp. rapa
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FamilyBrassicaceae o Cruciferae
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Solar expositionSemisombra
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WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceMedium
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Planting timeApril
August
July
June
May
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Hardiness (USDA)3
4
5
6
7
8
9 -
LifecycleBiennal
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Flower colorYellow
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Spacing20-30cm
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Height45-60cm
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentDirect sowing
Planting time
Data sheet
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FamilyBrassicaceae o Cruciferae
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Solar expositionSemisombra, Sol
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WateringMedium
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Frost resistanceMedium
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Hardiness (USDA)3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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LifecycleBiennal
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Flower colorYellow
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Spacing20-30cm
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Height45-60cm
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentDirect sowing
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