Purple Top White Globe Organic Turnip Seed
Purple Top White Globe Organic Turnip Seed
The traditional American turnip.
Selected strain of this popular Southern US variety. Smooth, round roots average 3–4" in diameter and are white below the soil line and bright purple above. Large lobed greens are suitable for cooking. USDA Certified Organic.Specs:
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Brassica rapaCULTURE:
Turnips are tolerant of moderate frost and prefer a fertile, well-drained soil, with a pH of 6.0–7.5.DAYS TO MATURITY:
From direct seeding.DIRECT SEEDING:
Sow early spring through late summer in a 2–4" wide band, seeds 1" apart (35 seeds/ft.) for small turnips or 2" apart (and half this rate) for larger turnips. Sow 1/4– 1/2" deep in rows 12–18" apart.AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:
1 oz./320', 3.1 oz./1,000', 5 2/3 lb./acre at 35 seeds/ft. in rows 18" apart.INSECT PESTS:
Floating row covers installed at the time of sowing will keep the turnips free of insect pests, including flea beetles and root maggots.HARVEST:
Young radish-size turnips are ready in about 30 days; full-size turnips are ready in about 40–50 days. Roots are smoothest when small.STORAGE:
Turnips with greens store at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity (RH) for 10–14 days. Fall-harvested Purple Top White Globe turnips can be topped at harvest and stored at 32–40°F (0–4°C) with 90–95% RH for 4–6 months.SEEDS/LB. (AVG.):
See individual varieties.PACKET:
400 seeds, sows 11'.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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