Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
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This variety is renowned for its sweet flavor and crunchy texture, making it ideal for a variety of dishes.
The white flesh of its root is firm and fine-grained with a mild, sweet flavor.
This cool-weather vegetable is most tender when the roots are 2–2.5 inches in diameter. This nutritious vegetable is widely used various of dishes, from soups and salads to roasted and mashed. The combination of its mild, sweet flavor and versatile uses make it an ideal choice for any kitchen.
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
55 Days
12"+
12 - 18"
Moist (2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Fill Weight (grams): 2
Flavor: Tender with a smooth, old fashioned flavor.
Preparation Ideas: Great when eaten fresh or roasted.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 550 - 650
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow Purple Top Organic Turnip seeds directly in the garden as early as the soil can be worked. Plant 2 seeds together every 5", covering firmly with soil. Thin to one plant every 5" when seedlings are 2.5"- 3" tall. Sow again in late summer for a fall crop.
Planting Depth: 0.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Purple Top Organic Turnip seeds roughly 5" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 18" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Turnip roots become woody if they grow over 3" in diameter. To harvest, loosen soil around the base of leaves, then grab the tops and pull.
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