Type
long white, hybrid
Turnip variety
White Lady Turnip
A smooth, cylindrical white turnip with mild flavor and quick maturity. Its shape makes it stand out from globe types and easy to harvest at baby size.
Days to maturity
35-45
Best for
fresh market-style harvests, quick crops
About White Lady
White Lady is an F1 hybrid turnip that produces smooth, pure-white, round roots with sweet, mild flesh. It is bred for fast growth and a refined, tender texture that resists becoming pithy. The clean white skin and quick maturity make it a good hybrid choice for both spring and fall gardens.
Growing White Lady Turnip
Direct sow in the cool weather of early spring or late summer, thinning to about 2 to 3 inches apart. It is a fast maturer at roughly 35 to 45 days, so stagger plantings for a continuous harvest. Pull roots while still small and tender for the sweetest flavor, and use row cover to guard young plants against flea beetles.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all turnips, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.