Turnip 'Seven Top' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH0215
Use for turnip greens. May overwinter.
The Seven Top turnip is a forage turnip, meaning it is grown exclusively for it's leafy green tops. The leaves grow from 16 to 22 inches tall. Leaves can be steamed, used in salads, or stir fried. The seeds can also be used for sprouting. Seven Top turnip roots are not good for human consumption, animal fodder only.
| 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 | 1/4 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 | 40-50 |
| 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 |
Write Your Own Review