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anyone know if I can sow turnips in modules?

Yep - they do very well.

They germinate so quickly and easily that its probably easier to sow directly.

John

thanks, they're for a friend so that's useful. Just one per module or a cluster like with beetroot?

I usually put 1 per module as germination is pretty reliable, but you could put 2 in and remove the weaker seedling.

I sowed mine directly in the ground and they came up no problem. In fact, they did too well - I was drowning under the things. Even for a complete novice like me they were no problem.

Dear Zena, you might be a complete novice, but a very nice novice.
And i reckon you will turn out to be a first class veg grower.

Kind regards Old Herbaceous.

Theres no fool like an old fool.

I sow about 4 to a module and plant out when 3 or 4 true leaves per plant are well grown. All plants grow and I pick when half way between golfball and tennis ball size and eat without peeling them.

I know they germinate well, but hand sowing in rows tends to be too thick and need thinning which I consider a waste of seed.

Also sowing in modules means less bending and more control over the spacing in the rows.

I also have a Earthways seed drill which is good for direct sowing of large quantities.

fantastic, thanks for all your help

Old H, what a charmer you are!
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