Turnips Purple Top White Globe
Turnips Purple Top White Globe
Purple Top White Globe turnip seeds are from an old heirloom turnip dating back prior to 1880. The roots are smooth and nearly round. Bright purple on top and creamy white in the portion below the soil line. They are mild flavoured and sweet, and can reach 13cm (5") in diameter but are better for eating when picked at 5-8cm (2-3"). The young leaves of this variety can be cooked for traditional "southern greens." Both the roots and greens are an excellent source of vitamin C. Remember that turnips belong to the Brassica family, so plant them in your garden with crop rotation in mind.
Matures in 55 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
- Sweet and mild flavoured
- Smooth roots are nearly round
- Bright purple on top
- Open-pollinated seeds
- Matures in 55 days
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Difficulty
Easy
Season & Zone
Season: Warm season
Exposure: Full sun
Timing
Direct sow short rows starting just after the last frost date, through summer, and into the fall. Where winters are mild they can be started right into October. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21°C (66-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days.
Couldn't load pickup availability
