It is hardy cool weather crop belongs to family of Brassicaceae. It is grown for its roots as well as for green leaves. Turnip root is rich source of Vitamin C where as its leaves are rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, foliate and Calcium. It is grown in temperate, tropical as well as sub-tropical region of India. Commonly grown turnip is of white color. Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are major turnip growing states in India.Maturity: Fast-growing variety ready for harvest in 40 to 45 days (some sources note 45–50 days) after sowing.Roots: Medium-sized, round to flattish-round, with smooth, attractive, pure white skin.Flesh: White, fine-grained, soft, crisp, and mildly pungent with a pleasant flavor.Foliage: Light green, finely lobed leaves that are also edible and nutritious as greens.Yield: Average yield of 20 to 30 tonnes per hectare (200–300 quintals/ha).