The 'Geisha' turnip variety is an early-maturing salad variety with a growing period of 45 to 60 days. The root crops have a flat-round shape and white color, with mass varying from 50 to 300 grams depending on growing conditions. The taste of the root crops is tender, juicy, and almost without bitterness, with light notes reminiscent of radish, making them ideal for fresh consumption and salad preparation. The leaves are bright green, elongated, and tender, rich in beta-carotene, which additionally increases the nutritional value of the plant.
The 'Geisha' variety is distinguished by its resistance to bolting and tolerance to a number of diseases, including bacteriosis, powdery mildew, and phytophthora. The plant prefers rich, loose soils with good permeability and requires moderate but regular watering to maintain optimal moisture. In the absence of moisture, the foliage toughens and loses its consumer qualities. To prevent diseases, it is recommended to use mulching, timely removal of infected plants, and the application of fungicides according to the instructions.
Growing 'Geisha' turnip is possible both by direct sowing into the open ground and under agrofiber. The variety is cold-hardy and able to withstand shade, which allows obtaining several harvests per season. The plant is low-growing, not prone to lodging, which facilitates care, including thinning, loosening, and weeding. Seeds are sown to a depth of 2-3 cm at a rate of 9-14 grams per centiare, the package is usually a mini-packet or zip-packet of 1 gram.
