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Scarlet Queen Turnip Seeds - Vibrant Red Skin, Sweet & Crisp White Flesh, Perfect for Salads & Roasting, Non-GMO, Fast-Growing
$3.99 CAD
Maturity

43 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

2 - 9

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Striking Appearance: Scarlet Queen turnips boast a spicy red skin with crisp, sweet white flesh, featuring delightful internal red splashes when sliced.
  • Flexible Growing Needs: Ideal for early spring to late summer planting. Thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering for optimum growth.
  • Quick Harvest: Ready for harvest in just 43 days. Best picked when young at 2-3 inches in diameter for maximum flavor and smooth texture.
  • Versatile Culinary Uses: Perfect for boiling, roasting, steaming, or raw consumption. Adds a unique sweet, yet spicy kick to any dish.
  • Robust and Resilient: Features dark green tops with attractive red stems, suitable for resistance against common turnip pests and adverse conditions.

Scarlet Queen Turnip Seeds are your gateway to a vibrant, visually stunning garden. These seeds yield turnips with a striking red skin and crisp, sweet white flesh, perfect for salads and roasting. Plant them in early spring to late summer in well-drained soil and watch them thrive with regular watering and sunlight.

Ready to harvest in just 43 days, these turnips are best picked young for maximum flavor and texture. Versatile in culinary uses, they add a sweet, spicy kick to any dish. With robust growth and resistance to common pests, Scarlet Queen Turnips are a gardener's delight. Elevate your garden and kitchen with these exceptional turnips today!
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 300
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 100 seeds — 85 plants — covers about 21–28 sq. ft.
  • 500 seeds — 425 plants — covers about 106–142 sq. ft.
  • 1000 seeds — 850 plants — covers about 213–283 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact rosette habit with dark green tops and red stems
  • Height: 25–40 cm (10–16 in)
  • Spread: 15–25 cm (6–10 in)
  • Spacing: thin to 7–10 cm (3–4 in) in-row; rows 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart
  • Plant density: approximately 3–4 plants per sq. ft.; harvest young at 2–3 in roots (about 43 days)

Choosing a packet size

  • The 100-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners, small beds, or containers looking for a few successions of tender salad-sized roots.
  • The 500-seed packet suits larger family gardens or community plots planning multiple rows and steady sowings through spring and late summer.
  • The 1000-seed packet is best for market growers, CSAs, or landscapers establishing multiple beds for continuous harvests and consistent bunching.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Scarlet Queen Turnip seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and scatter seeds in a 2-4 inch wide band, about 1 inch apart. Cover lightly with soil and water gently to initiate germination.

Germination typically occurs within 5-10 days. Thin seedlings to 2-4 inches apart once they reach a few inches in height. Ensure consistent moisture and begin fertilizing with a balanced mix like 10-52-17 for optimal growth. Liquid seaweed can be used to boost plant health.

Harvest turnips when they are 2-3 inches in diameter for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy them raw, roasted, or in salads. The green tops are also edible and can be used in various dishes. Regularly check for pests and apply organic controls if necessary.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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