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| 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 |
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!