100+ Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seeds-(Non Gmo) BRASSICA RAPA-A063
Description:
Purple Top White Globe turnip seeds are from an old heirloom turnip dating back prior to 1880. The roots are smooth and nearly round. Bright purple on top and creamy white in the portion below the soil line. They are mild flavoured and sweet, and can reach 13cm (5") in diameter but are better for eating when picked at 5-8cm (2-3"). The young leaves of this variety can be cooked for traditional "southern greens." Both the roots and greens are an excellent source of vitamin C.
Remember that turnips belong to the Brassica family, so plant them in your garden with crop rotation in mind. Matures in 55 days. (Open-pollinated seeds) Turnip, Purple Top White Globe. Turnip lovers prize its deliciously sweet and tender white roots. The turnips are often 4" and sometimes 6" across, handsomely blushed with pink topurple at the crown. Young leaves make the classic cooked 'southern greens'.
Exposure: Full sun
Zone: 2-10. Hardy for overwinter growing in Zone 7+
Timing Direct sow in March and April and again August to the beginning of October (weather permitting). Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21°C (66-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days. Starting Sow 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep in rows spaced 45-60cm (18-24″) apart, and thin to 10-15cm (4-6″) apart in the row. Growing Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Humus-rich, deeply cultivated soil is key. Add plenty of well rotted compost or manure to the beds and cultivate to a depth of 20cm (8″). Dig in 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer for every 3m (10′) of row. The real secret to success with turnips is speed. Sow short rows every 2-3 weeks, thin them quickly, keep them watered, harvest, and then sow some more.
Harvest Gather greens and roots from June to October. Immature seed pods are also tasty. Seed Info At least 80% of seeds will germinate in optimal conditions. Usual seed life: 4 years. Per 100′ row: 300 seeds, per acre: 87M seeds.
