Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seeds | Heirloom Non-GMO (1g)

Purple Top White Globe Turnip is a classic heirloom variety prized for its striking appearance and dual-purpose harvest. The round roots feature a vibrant purple crown that fades to pure white at the base, while the lush green tops offer a second crop of nutritious greens. This versatile vegetable is a favorite in home gardens for its quick growth and adaptability to different seasons.

Whether you're roasting the sweet, mild roots or sautéing the tender greens, Purple Top White Globe delivers dependable flavor and texture. It's an excellent choice for fall and spring plantings, and the compact roots store well after harvest. Grow this heirloom favorite for a reliable, non-GMO addition to your vegetable patch.

Plant Features

• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds
• Dual-purpose: edible roots and greens
• Attractive purple and white roots
• Quick-growing cool-season crop
• Adaptable to spring and fall planting

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica rapa
• Plant Type: Biennial (grown as annual)
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright rosette with round roots
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Days to Maturity: 45-60 days
• Spacing: 4-6 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds directly in the garden about 1/4 inch deep, 1 inch apart, thinning to 4-6 inches when seedlings are 2 inches tall. For a continuous harvest, succession sow every 2-3 weeks. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Turnips thrive in cool weather; avoid planting during the heat of summer. Harvest roots when they reach 2-3 inches in diameter for best flavor and tenderness. Greens can be harvested lightly once plants are established.

What's Included

1 gram of Purple Top White Globe Turnip seeds (approximately 300-400 seeds).