Turnip, Purple Top Organic Seeds

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

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Turnip, Purple Top Organic Seeds

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

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Purple Top White Globe Turnip is a long-time favorite for gardeners and the most popular turnip for table use.

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 in 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.

Sku: 1419

Common Name: Turnip

Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

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Safe for bees

Safe
for Bees

Grows best In

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Germination

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 Days

Maturity

Days to
Maturity:

55 Days

Container

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Height

Growing Height:

12 - 18"

water Needs

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

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Color: Bi-Colored

Fill Weight (grams): 2

Approximate Seed Count: 550 - 650

Flavor: Tender with a smooth, old fashioned flavor.

Preparation Ideas: Great when eaten fresh or roasted.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.

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.

Suggestions Chevron Down Chevron Forward

Turnip roots become woody if they grow over 3 inches in diameter. To harvest, loosen soil around the base of leaves, then grab the tops and pull.

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