NSC Turnip – Pusa Sweti

Grow smooth, tender and attractive white turnips with Pusa Sweti, a popular early-maturing tropical variety developed by ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. It is widely preferred for its excellent eating quality, early harvest and adaptability to tropical and subtropical conditions.

Key Characteristics

• Early maturing variety: Ready for harvest in 40–45 days after sowing.
• Attractive roots: Medium-sized, pure white, smooth, round to flattish-round roots.
• Tender flesh: White, fine-grained, soft and mildly pungent with excellent taste.
• Healthy foliage: Light green, finely lobed leaves suitable as nutritious greens.
• Suitable for early sowing: Recommended for August–September sowing in North Indian plains.
• Wide adaptability: Performs well under tropical and subtropical conditions across India.
• Good yield potential: Average yield of 20–30 tonnes per hectare (200–300 q/ha) under recommended cultivation practices.

Why Choose Pusa Sweti?

• Early harvesting for quick returns.
• Attractive snow-white roots with excellent market appeal.
• Tender texture and pleasant flavour for fresh consumption and cooking.
• Suitable for kitchen gardens as well as commercial cultivation.
• Reliable performance under Indian climatic conditions.