Hakurei Hybrid Japanese Turnip Seeds
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Product Specifications:
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Common Name: Hakurei Turnip
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Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. rapa
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Seed Count: Varies (typically 100–200 per packet)
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Plant Type: Annual Root Vegetable
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Days to Maturity: 35–40 days
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Root Size: Small to medium (2–3 inches in diameter)
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Flesh: White, smooth, crisp, and juicy
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Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, with a buttery texture – delicious raw or cooked
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Greens: Edible, tender, and nutritious
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Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil
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Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Watering Needs: Consistent moisture for best texture
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Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–10
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Planting Season: Spring or Fall (cool-season crop)
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Spacing: 2–4 inches apart
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Germination Time: 4–7 days
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Uses: Fresh eating, roasting, sautéing, pickling, greens in stir-fry or soups
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Special Features: Fast-growing, excellent for succession planting, non-pungent
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Ideal For: Home gardens, raised beds, market gardening, urban gardening
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Difficulty Level: Easy
I didn’t think I’d like turnips, but these are on another level. So tender and slightly sweet. I love roasting them with a bit of olive oil and thyme.
Hakurei turnips are my go-to for an early harvest. They don’t mind a little chill and come up quickly. Every seed sprouted and formed beautiful round roots.
My kids actually enjoyed these raw with hummus—mild, crisp, and not at all spicy like other turnips. Super easy to grow in raised beds and great for small gardens.
These are great because they grow quickly and don’t take up much space. I planted new rows every two weeks and had a steady supply of roots and greens all season.
I’ve never enjoyed raw turnips before, but these changed my mind. They’re juicy with a slight sweetness, like a mild radish. The tops were tender and cooked down nicely too.