wrestle with compacted soil. I aim for a bed loosened 6 to 8 inches deep. Water needs to stay steady, especially when roots are swelling, so I target about 1 inch per week, more during a hot spell. A light straw mulch, about 1 inch thick and kept away from stems, helps hold that moisture beautifully.
14. Tips for transplanting late-season turnips successfully
Turnips are often direct-sown, but when I transplant them, I baby them a bit the first week. I transplant in the evening or on a cloudy day
