Vegetables> Turnip> Harvesting

The edible roots become ready for harvesting in about 45-70 days depending on the variety. At the time of harvest, the roots should not be pithy or solid. The turnip roots should be harvested as soon as they attain marketable size of 5-10 cm in diameter. A light irrigation may be given a day before harvesting to facilitate lifting of roots. Crop is harvested manually by uprooting individual plant.

Yield:

Depending on variety and season, the average yield of turnip varies from 20-30 t/ha.