What should I do if my turnip is not covered with soil on the top of the ground? Should I put more soil on top of it or should I leave it alone?
My turnip is still in my garden. Should the turnip stay covered with soil untill its ready to be harvest?
You should leave them as they are until you are ready to harvest.
I was wondering how much nitrogen is required in the soil for a Brassica rapa plant?
This vegetable is a heavy user of nitrogen. You should use a 30-10-10 fertilizer according to package directions.
How to plant turnips?
This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/turnip/turnips-growing.htm
Last year when we grew some turnips in our garden they sized up very well but they were very woody near the root system. Is there something I can put in the ground to stop this problem?
This happens to turnips when they are left in the ground too long. The best way to avoid it is to harvest the turnips a little bit sooner. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/turnip/harvesting-turnips.htm
I'm new to vegetable gardening. Read some gardening books and followed instructions, but I planted turnips in the fall, and I have very little turnips. Look like radishes. Now they are blooming. Am I supposed to keep the tops cut back to make the root grow? Does flowering mean the end of the growth cycle and should I pull them? I'll try again now that it's spring, but need more info here.
The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/turnip/turnips-growing.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/what-is-bolting-what-it-means-when-a-plant-bolts.htm
How many days does it take for turnips to start forming a bulb? Mine have been in the ground about 3 wks. Tops are very big but no turnip.
Turnips need somewhat cooler temps and loose soil to properly form a bulb. If you are noticing more top growth and little to no bulb formation, it is likely due to a fertilizing/nutrient issue. While a soil test would allow you to know for certain, it may be that you have too much nitrogen and too little phosphorus. Lots of nitrogen will result in plenty of leafy growth but if your soil is lacking phosphorus, there will be poor root growth. I would add some more phosphorus, like bone meal, to the soil and give it some more time. Also, make sure the plants are adequately mulched to keep the soil cooler. Generally, it takes about 45 days from planting to see good-sized turnips for harvesting.