Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seeds (Organic)

Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Brassica rapa, Rapifera group) is a time-tested heirloom with smooth round roots that are purple above ground and white below, plus tender, edible greens. The crisp, fine-grained flesh keeps its mild, sweet flavor and stores well.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Brassica rapa (Rapifera group)
• Type: Organic heirloom, biennial grown as an annual
• Days to maturity: 45 to 65 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 4 inches
• Height at maturity: 14 to 22 inches
• Approx. seeds per pack: 250 (about 59,010 per 1/4 lb bulk)

Best for

• Roasting, mashing, soups, and stews
• Cooking the greens like spinach or adding to salads
• Spring and fall plantings
• Storage roots for cool-season keeping
• Garden beds and containers

How to grow

Direct sow 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep starting 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost at a soil temperature of 50 to 85°F, with germination in 2 to 14 days. Grow in full sun, thinning to 4 inches apart, and sow every 2 weeks through mid-summer for a continuous harvest. Pick a few greens while plants are young, then harvest roots at 3 to 4 inches; store roots in cool, moist conditions.

Flavor profile

Mild and sweet with crisp, fine-grained flesh, while the greens are tender and slightly peppery.

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