Turnip 'Purple Top' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH0214
Heirloom. A timeless variety.
This pre-1880 turnip is a timeless variety, prized for its deliciously sweet and tender white roots that are purple at the crown. The turnips are often 4- 6" across, but are best picked when 2-3” in size. Purple Top adds a nice crunch to fall and winter salads, and its edible roots are good for storing, canning and freezing!
| Botanical Name | Brassica rapa |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
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