Abstract: Based on the data of planting for different varieties of the spring turnip(Brassica rapa) from 2003 to 2005 in Xiuwen County of Guizhou Province,meteorological conditions for introduced turnip were analyzed.The turnip varieties with endured producing shoots,strong winterness form and commercial quality were chosen.The suitable planting date in spring for the high yield,good quality and earlier harvest was determined.

Key words: Xiuwen, Xiuwen, Spring planting turnip, Meteorological conditions, Planting date