Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Heirloom 58 Days) - Vegetables
Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Heirloom 58 Days) - Vegetables
Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Heirloom 58 Days) - Vegetables
Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Heirloom 58 Days) - Vegetables
Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Heirloom 58 Days) - Vegetables
Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Heirloom 58 Days) - Vegetables
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Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Heirloom, 58 Days)

$ 1.95

Heirloom. Roots are nearly round with purple tops and white bottoms. The Purple Top White Globe Turnip will grow to almost the size of a rutabaga, but better young. Flavor is very "turnipy". Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and 3 inches apart as soon as the ground can be worked and continue throughout the season. 

 

100 seeds

 

PLANTING

Brassica rapa 

Germination: 5-7 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-75ºF.

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2" deep

Sowing Outdoors: Starting in early spring through late summer. Sow 1/2-1" apart, thin to 3-6" apart, soon after the seedlings emerge. Sow every 7-10 days for a continuous harvest. 

How much does a packet plant: 8 foot single row

Harvest: Leafy greens and roots from baby to full size. The younger the roots the more tender better flavor.

Tips: The Purple Top White Globe Turnip needs rapid growth for optimum results. Provided fertile soil and consistent moisture. Amend with compost at planting time if needed.