Tokyo Silky Sweet Turnip
Best quick-maturing root crop for home gardeners seeking heat-tolerant harvests.
Discover the exceptional Tokyo Silky Sweet Turnip, a hybrid variety renowned for its smooth, silky texture and snappy, sweet flesh, making it ideal for fresh salads. This turnip performs reliably even in hotter weather compared to other varieties. The squat, globe-shaped roots mature quickly in about 45 days. Beyond the roots, the leafy tops offer significant nutritional value, being rich in carotenoids and vitamins. These classic root crops store well long-term, either in a root cellar or left in the ground in milder climates, ensuring a steady supply of vitamins and antioxidants throughout the season.
$17.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 6090
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+69%
Above average
Maturity Time
45
/ days
Who it's for
- Gardeners maximizing space with frequent succession planting
- Home cooks seeking mild, sweet, and tender raw vegetables
- Homesteaders valuing dual-purpose harvests from roots and greens
Who should skip it
- Gardeners needing crops suitable for long-term winter storage
- Growers in regions with intense, early-season heat waves
- Beginners unprepared for active pest management of young seedlings
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Maintains consistent quality even when summer temperatures climb.
Harvest Speed
Rapid 45-day maturity cycle allows for multiple seasonal successions.
Culinary Versatility
Dual-purpose harvest provides both crisp roots and nutrient-dense greens.
Storage Longevity
Roots hold their texture well in storage or ground-based overwintering.
Germination Reliability
High baseline germination ensures predictable and uniform crop density.
Flavor Profile
Exceptional sweetness and silky texture outperform standard turnip varieties.
Key Specs
Maturity Time
45 days
Seed Life
3 years
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seed Depth
0.635 cm
Seed Spacing
2.54 cm
Row Spacing
30.48 cm
Planting Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Features
- Smooth, silky texture
- Snappy, sweet flavor
- Performs well in hot weather
- Dual-season growing capability
- Nutritious leafy tops
- Long-term storage potential
- Hybrid variety
- Quick maturity
What customers say
The Tokyo Silky Sweet Turnip consistently earns high marks for its exceptional quality, specifically its flavor and texture. Gardeners frequently highlight the reliable sweetness and smooth, nonfibrous flesh, making it a standout variety. A major theme is the ease of use; these turnips germinate quickly and mature rapidly, offering a dependable harvest even for novice growers. Consumers appreciate the consistent performance and superior taste compared to standard varieties, confirming its strong value proposition in the garden.
Know before you buy
These turnips are a quick-maturing variety that typically reach harvest maturity in about 45 days after planting.
Yes, unlike many other turnip varieties, the Tokyo Silky Sweet is specifically noted for its ability to perform reliably even in hotter weather conditions.
Absolutely. The leafy tops are highly nutritious, packed with vitamins and carotenoids, and can be harvested alongside the roots.
These turnips store well long-term. You can keep them in a root cellar or, if you live in a milder climate, leave them in the ground until you are ready to use them.
For optimal growth, space your seeds 2.54 cm apart within rows, and keep your rows spaced 30.48 cm apart.
They thrive in both full sun and partial sun conditions, making them a versatile choice for different spots in your garden.
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