Turnips in Siberia can be sown from April to May as the soil warms up. If you choose a good cold-resistant variety for these purposes, by the end of July you can harvest ripe root crops. Preference should be given to varieties with early or medium ripening, as late crops may not have time to form a crop in harsh climatic conditions. What varieties are suitable for cultivation in Siberia, read on.
Snow globe (snowball)
For breeding in Siberia, the Snow Ball turnip with an early ripening period (75-85 days) is ideal. The variety manages to give a double crop even in cold summers, as it can withstand frosts down to -4 ... -3ºC. The optimum soil temperature for seed germination is within + 16 ... + 20 ºC. Culture is also valued for its resistance to flowering.
Mature large root crops have the following characteristics:
- the form - rounded, aligned, smooth;
- weight - from 250 to 300 g;
- Colour - white (inside and out);
- flesh - juicy, with a pleasant peninsular taste, without bitterness.
You can eat not only root vegetables, but also the leaves of the plant. They are perfect for medical and dietary nutrition.
A brief overview of this turnip variety is provided in the video below:
Petrovskaya 1
One of the most popular varieties of turnips, allowed for cultivation in the territory of the Russian Federation since 1950. The variety was bred at the All-Russian Research Institute of Selection and Seed Production of Vegetable Crops. It has the following advantages:
- maintains its productivity in any climate (up to 3.2 kg of fruits can be harvested from 1 sq. m beds);
- fruiting in the early stages - from full germination to the onset of technical ripeness passes 75-80 days;
- It has good shelf life and is suitable for long-term storage.
Petrovskaya-1 bears fruit with flat-round fruits, which weigh 100-200 g. They are covered with smooth, shiny and hard yellow skin. The pulp itself has a creamy yellow tint and a pleasant taste - it is sweet, juicy and crispy. Vegetables can be consumed fresh, boiled, stewed and baked.
Tradeswoman-1
The variety is relatively new - it is included in the State Register of Plants in 2017. At the same time, it is popular with gardeners, since with 1 square. m beds allows you to collect about 8.4-9.8 kg of fruits with the following parameters:
- the form - flattened, concave;
- weight - 220-235 g;
- Colour - two-tone (part of the skin above the surface of the earth is red-violet, and part in the ground is white);
- taste - tender, sweet and spicy.
The leaf rosette grows erect and of medium height. Green leaves are long, slightly curved and wavy at the edges. They are characterized by pubescence and severe notching at the base.
Growing turnips of the Merchant-1 will not take much time - from the period of seedlings germination to technical ripeness, approximately 55 days pass.
May yellow green-headed 172
Early ripening variety with a vegetation period of 70-75 days. As they develop, medium-sized leaves become dissected and slightly covered with pubescence. Cuttings are green or with traces of anthocyanin. The bushes develop together and by July form root crops with the following parameters:
- the form - flat round;
- weight - an average of 150-250 g;
- diameter - 12 cm;
- skin - smooth and white, with green at the head;
- flesh - light yellow, juicy and pleasant to the taste.
Maya yellow turnip is great for consumption at a young age, since root crops contain a minimum of mustard oils, but a relatively large amount of sugars (5.3-7.0%). Dry matter accounts for approximately 9.6-16.9%. Such a vegetable is great for a children's diet and diet.
This turnip can be grown for long-term storage - it is resistant to flowering. Among the shortcomings, the average adherence to the keel should be noted.
Moon
Gives a high yield in a short time - from 65 to 80 days. With 1 sq. m beds stably manage to collect about 2.5 kg of aligned root crops. The variety is characterized by cold resistance and resistance to flowering.
Turnip moon is hygrophilous, so the humidity of the soil and air should be high. For its planting, it is better to choose non-acidic soils.
Yellow root crops have a spherical shape and weigh from 150 to 250 g. Their peel is thin and smooth, and the flesh is dense and juicy with a good taste. This turnip is ideal for dietary consumption. She will brighten up the winter and autumn diet.
Granddaughter
The collection of early ripe turnip representatives is supplemented by the Granddaughter variety, which can be recognized by a neat leaf outlet 30-35 cm high. The leaves have a dark green color, a curved top and slightly wavy edges.
After the formation of seedlings before harvesting root crops takes about 45-55 days. The culture is suitable for summer harvesting and consumption in the autumn-winter period. She is characterized by a friendly and uniform formation of fruits. They have the following parameters:
- the form - obovate;
- weight - an average of 150 g, but heads weighing 300-335 g come across;
- diameter - in the phase of technical ripeness reaches 5-6 cm;
- skin - smooth, thin and delicate, light purple above the surface of the earth and creamy pink in the lower part;
- flesh - white, juicy and sweet, without shades of bitterness, with a dense but delicate texture.
Turnip Granddaughter will appreciate good productivity - from 1 square. m beds can collect up to 4 kg of root crops.
Burnt sugar
Hybrid precocious variety of turnip, resistant to frost and cooling, but requiring sufficient sunlight and high soil moisture. Burnt sugar root crops will delight lovers of new products, due to two of their external features:
- have an elongated cylindrical shape unusual for turnips, without lateral branches;
- as they develop, they gain in a mass of 300 g and are covered with a thin black peel.
The pulp of the aligned fruits, unlike the skin, is not painted black, but has a characteristic white shade for this vegetable. It is juicy, crispy and firm. Great for making salads.
Burnt sugar can be stored in a cool place for a long time. They do not crack, do not lose their taste and marketability.
Early magenta
The variety will delight in ripening friendly. Leaf rosettes are formed semi-vertical and reach a height of 33-39 cm. Green leaves can be distinguished by medium-curved tops and slightly wavy edges.
Root crops will be suitable for harvesting on 75-80 days from the moment of appearance of the first seedlings. They can be distinguished by the following features:
- the tops are purple or pink-crimson, and the “tails” are white;
- round or spherical shape;
- the average weight is from 80 to 100 g, but larger root crops are found - up to 200-220 g.
The fruit pulp is white, juicy and tender, although it has a compacted structure. It is rich in minerals - potassium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus, so it fits perfectly into the diet of children, diabetics and losing weight people. Turnips can be used in the preparation of salads, side dishes and hot dishes.
Turnip Early purple will please with resistance to flowering and stably high yield - up to 4.2-4.5 kg of fruits per 1 sq. Km. m. The variety is suitable for cultivation in winter greenhouses.
Geisha
The type of salad turnip with early ripening - from the appearance of seedlings to technical ripeness, takes about 45-60 days. The formation of the crop is friendly. Despite the original name, the variety belongs to domestic selection and was bred at the All-Russian Research Institute of Selection and Seed Production of Vegetable Crops.
The plant has been recommended for cultivation since 1994. Indicators of its productivity depend on the place of germination:
- in winter greenhouses in winter-spring culture - from 4.5 to 7 kg / sq. m;
- under spring film shelters - from 3.6 to 8.7 kg / sq. m;
- in open ground - from 1.5 to 2.5 kg / sq. m
The leaf rosette of the variety is erect and consists of lettuce leaves suitable for consumption. In length, they reach 30-40 cm, and in width - 9-14 cm. Bright green leaves are elongated obovate or lyre-shaped in shape. Their surface is smooth and free of pubescence. Medium sized petioles are also smooth and light green in color.
As for root crops, these are aligned rounded or flat-round heads with a blunt tip, 3-4 cm long and 4-5 cm in diameter. The white skin is thin, smooth and delicate. White flesh has a dense structure, and it tastes juicy and pleasant. Root crops weigh a little - 50-60 g.
Turnip Geisha Variety is not afraid of low temperatures and lack of lighting, and also shows resistance to flowering and bacteriosis.
In the following video, the gardener shares his experience of growing Geisha turnips:
Golden Ball
Mid-early variety, which will please a friendly harvest for 54 days after emergence. Root crops with excellent taste and marketability have the following parameters:
- weight from 160 to 250 g;
- rounded shape;
- thin, delicate and smooth yellow skin;
- dense and juicy flesh is also yellow.
Turnip Golden Ball is recommended to be consumed fresh in the autumn-winter period. In addition, it is suitable for heat treatment - stewing, boiling and frying.
Turnips can also be grown in Siberia if you choose a suitable variety for this region with a harsh climate. On a personal plot, it is recommended to sow the seeds of several of the above crops at once, in order to choose the most suitable among them for the next season.