NSC Turnip – Pusa Sweti

Turnip is a cool-season, hardy vegetable crop belonging to the Brassicaceae family. It is grown for both its edible roots and nutrient-rich leaves. The roots contain a good amount of vitamin C, while the leafy greens are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, folate, and calcium. In India, turnips are cultivated in temperate, tropical, and subtropical regions, with Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu being among the major growing states.

🌱 Key Features of Pusa Sweti

• Maturity Period: An early-maturing variety that typically reaches harvest stage within 40–45 days after sowing, though the duration may extend to 45–50 days depending on environmental conditions.
• Root Characteristics: Produces medium-sized, smooth, pure-white roots with a round to flattened-round shape.
• Flesh Quality: The roots have white, fine-grained flesh with a soft, crisp texture and a mildly pungent, pleasant taste.
• Leaf Characteristics: Bears light-green, finely lobed foliage that can also be consumed as nutritious leafy vegetables.
• Average Yield: Generally produces around 20–30 tonnes per hectare, equivalent to 200–300 quintals per hectare.
• Suitable Season: Performs well under cool climatic conditions.

🌿 Choose Pusa Sweti for Fresh, Quality Turnips!

Pusa Sweti is a promising option for farmers and home gardeners looking for an early-harvesting turnip variety. With its smooth, white roots, crisp flesh, and edible green leaves, it is suitable for seasonal vegetable cultivation and fresh kitchen garden production.

SEED SHOULD BE USED FOR SOWING PURPOSE ONLY.

DO NOT USE FOR FOOD, FEED OR OIL PURPOSE.