Turnips gone to seed

[FionaH]

Several of my purple topped milan turnips have gone to seed. They were planted at the beggining of April. One of the beds they were in doesnt get much soun could this be the problem? What can I do to avoid this next year

[ann-the-nan]

Turnips gone to seed.

Could be. My parsnips have done the same and some are in shade. Could be lack of enough water. If a plant is struggling to survive, it will often go to seed to guarantee the next generation. Probably a cleverer viner will give you a better answer.

[FionaH]

Thanks Ann will water more next time

[selfraising]

Oh dear Fi! I've just sown some more today hope they will be okay. Don't know what to suggest, don't think the lack of sun would have made much difference but lack of water might have.

[FionaH]

Oh dear Fi! , don't think the lack of sun would have made much difference but lack of water might have.

Thing is that cos they were in the shady bed they were more damp than the rest of the garden! I dunno maybe its just one of those things?

[Snadger]

Hot and cold spells in April could have caused premature bolting......just a thought!