Jun 15, 2021 · Turnips are a root vegetable that grow quickly and are ready for harvest in as little as two months. There are many varieties to choose from and each has a slightly different mature date. When are turnips ready for picking? You can pull them at several stages of growth.

Feb 27, 2025 · When you’re growing turnips, success hinges on getting the soil just right and choosing the best planting times. I’ve found that the richer the soil, the happier the turnips, and timing is indeed everything with these cool-weather crops.

Aug 15, 2023 · Unsure of how to harvest your turnip crop? Head to Gardener's Path to learn how and when to harvest turnips, some tips on storage, and bonus recipe ideas.

How to harvest turnips. Pull or lift roots carefully from the garden so as not to break or injure them. Use a garden hand fork to loosen the soil around the roots if necessary. It’s best to pull turnips when the soil is dry. Twist off the greens after lifting the roots. Removing the tops before storage will greatly extend storage life.

Feb 27, 2025 · Keeping an eye on their size and using a gentle pull from the soil will help determine their readiness. Trust me, nothing beats the satisfaction of pulling up a perfectly ripe turnip. If you’re growing turnips for their leafy greens too, trim some of the leaves when they’re around four inches high.

Dec 12, 2021 · Pull the turnip root straight out from the soil by hand. Pinch the base of the greens right above the turnip root. Gently wiggle the turnip and pull it up and out of the soil. Since the turnip has one large root, it will come up pretty easily.

Apr 23, 2024 · Discover the signs of ripeness for turnips, the ideal timing for harvest, and the proper techniques for pulling them out or cutting the greens. Learn how to store your harvested turnips for future use. When determining the ripeness of a turnip, one of the key factors to consider is its firmness.

Sep 5, 2024 · Turnips are cool-weather root vegetables that can be grown in both spring and fall. They mature quickly, and the bright greens and roots can both be enjoyed. Learn more about this ancient root vegetable—all the way from planting to harvesting. Turnips will grow in spring or fall weather but do not like the hot summer months.

Oct 13, 2024 · Explore the ideal time to harvest the globes and their leafy tops for the best flavor with gardening expert Katherine Rowe. Turnips are multifaceted cool-season staples with healthy greens, tender, young roots, and robust harvests.

Once they’ve reached a decent size, you can either pull them up by the green or if the ground is hard, you can use your spade to dig around the turnip to pull it out of the ground. Then place the turnips in your basket and roll through the crop until they are all harvested.