Tokyo Cross Turnip Seeds – Fast-Growing, Tender & Sweet White Turnips Perfect for Fresh Eating, Stir-Fries, Soups & Fall Harvests

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Bring crisp, mild sweetness to your kitchen and garden with Tokyo Cross Turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa), a Japanese heirloom variety celebrated for its rapid growth and delicate flavor. These small, snow-white turnips are one of the fastest root crops you can grow, ready to harvest in as little as 30–35 days. Unlike many turnip varieties that can turn woody or overly pungent, Tokyo Cross is tender, smooth, and consistently mild, making it a favorite among both gardeners and chefs.

Perfect for fresh eating, these turnips can be sliced thin and enjoyed raw in salads, lightly sautéed in stir-fries, simmered into soups, or roasted until caramelized and sweet. Even better, the nutrient-rich greens are edible too, offering a peppery, spinach-like flavor that can be sautéed, steamed, or added to soups and stir-fries for a bonus harvest.

🌱 Why Grow Tokyo Cross Turnips?

• Fast-growing – Ready in just 30–35 days, perfect for quick harvests.

• Tender & mild flavor – Ideal for fresh eating, stir-fries, and soups.

• Dual harvest – Enjoy both sweet, juicy roots and nutritious leafy greens.

• Consistent quality – Smooth, globe-shaped roots resist becoming woody.

• Cold-hardy & adaptable – Thrives in fall gardens and mild spring climates.

🌍 Culinary Uses

Tokyo Cross turnips are a versatile kitchen staple. Enjoy them raw for a crisp, refreshing crunch, or cook them to bring out their subtle sweetness:

• Fresh Eating – Slice thin for salads, crudités, or slaws.

• Stir-Fries – Add tender slices or greens to Asian-inspired dishes.

• Soups & Stews – Use as a lighter alternative to potatoes.

• Roasted or Glazed – Caramelizes beautifully with honey, miso, or balsamic.

• Pickled – Preserve their crunch with a quick vinegar brine for tangy snacks.

The greens are equally prized, sauté with garlic and olive oil, braise with miso broth, or add to hearty soups for a nutrition boost.

🌱 Growing Tips

Tokyo Cross turnips are easy to grow and thrive in cool weather. Sow seeds directly into prepared garden soil, raised beds, or containers.

• Soil: Loose, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.

• Sowing Depth: ¼–½ inch deep.

• Spacing: Thin to 3–4 inches apart once seedlings emerge.

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for tender roots.

• Harvest: Pull young turnips at 2–3 inches across for the sweetest flavor.

Since they grow so quickly, you can succession plant every 2–3 weeks for a steady supply of fresh turnips throughout the cool season.

🌿 Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits

Tokyo Cross turnips are more than just delicious, they’re packed with vitamins A, C, and K, along with minerals like calcium and potassium. The roots are low in calories yet rich in fiber, supporting healthy digestion, while the greens are an excellent source of antioxidants and folate. In traditional food medicine, turnips have been valued for their role in boosting immunity, aiding digestion, and supporting heart health.

🌾 Sustainability in the Garden

As a quick-growing, cool-season crop, Tokyo Cross turnips are an excellent choice for sustainable gardens. They help extend harvests into fall and early winter, provide nutritious food in a short time, and add diversity to crop rotations. Their greens also serve as a nutrient-rich cover crop, enriching the soil when composted back into the garden.

Plant Tokyo Cross Turnip Seeds this season and enjoy a fast, flavorful, and nourishing harvest. From crisp roots to leafy greens, this Japanese heirloom will bring beauty, nutrition, and versatility to your garden and kitchen.