Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seeds – 500 Heirloom Fall Garden Turnips

Purple Top White Globe Turnip is a classic heirloom variety prized for its striking appearance and dual-purpose harvest. The round roots develop a vibrant purple crown that fades into a crisp, white lower half, while the tender greens offer a second crop for the kitchen. This turnip has been a fall garden staple for generations, delivering dependable growth and a mild, sweet flavor that improves after light frosts.

Whether you are planting a traditional root cellar crop, adding diversity to a cool-season vegetable patch, or growing fresh greens for autumn meals, Purple Top White Globe adapts well to many garden settings. Its fast growth and reliable performance make it a favorite for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with purple-topped, white globe roots
• Dual-purpose crop: edible roots and nutritious greens
• Well-suited to fall planting and cool-weather growing
• Roots are smooth, round, and uniform in shape
• Flavor is mild and sweet, especially after frost

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright leafy tops with round roots
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–9
• Bloom Season: Not typically grown for blooms
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Spacing: 4–6 inches between plants

Planting & Care

Sow Purple Top White Globe turnip seeds directly in the garden about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, spacing seeds 1 inch apart and thinning to 4–6 inches once seedlings are established. For a fall harvest, plant in late summer to early autumn, allowing roots to size up before heavy frost. Turnips prefer consistent moisture and benefit from regular watering during dry spells. Mulching can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Harvest roots when they reach 2–3 inches across for the best texture and flavor. Greens can be picked lightly while plants are young. Avoid leaving roots in the ground too long in warm weather, as they may become woody. With minimal care, this heirloom turnip rewards gardeners with a productive cool-season crop.

What's Included

500 Purple Top White Globe turnip seeds.