How to prune turnip 'market express'

Remove damaged leaves as needed during the growing season; harvest roots at 40–50 days. Snap or cut yellowing outer leaves at the base to improve airflow. Pull or fork roots promptly at maturity — leaving them in the ground causes pithiness and cracking.

As needed during growth; harvest is a one-time cut per plant. Turnip 'Market Express' is a fast-maturing root vegetable, not pruned in the traditional sense. Remove yellowing or damaged outer leaves to improve airflow and redirect energy to the root. Harvest roots at 2–3 inches diameter (about 40–50 days from sowing) before they become woody and bitter.

Snap or cut yellowing outer leaves at the base to improve airflow. Pull or fork roots promptly at maturity — leaving them in the ground causes pithiness and cracking.