TURNIP - Purple Top

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(300 seeds)

$3.95

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The best turnip for soups and stews

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A white globe blushing purple at the top is just what you’d expect from a turnip, and Purple Top fits that image perfectly. Few veggies Read More

A white globe blushing purple at the top is just what you’d expect from a turnip, and Purple Top fits that image perfectly. Few veggies could be as rewarding and as easy to grow, so this is a great choice for veggie gardening beginners. Don’t throw away the leaves! The young ones are lovely when lightly sautéed, and they’re packed with healthful nutrients. As for the roots, your soups and stews just found the ideal traditional ingredient – eat and enjoy.

ATTENTION: To improve germination these seeds have been treated with Thiram. Seed for sowing only and do not feed directly to animals.

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Quantity

🌱 Dispatched in 24-48 hours. Guaranteed to Arrive & Thrive.

Days to Harvest

30 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

15cm

Plant Height

20cm

Additional Features

Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: TURNIP - Purple Top

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 300

Days to Harvest: 30 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 15cm

Row Spacing: 30cm

Companion Plants: Peas

Additional Features: Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Brassica napus var. napobrassica

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 20cm

Sow Depth: 10mm

Best Months to Plant – Turnip
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Turnip
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Turnip
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Turnip
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Turnip
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Turnip
Method	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

With root veggies such as turnips, soil preparation is the key to an attractive shape. Clear away stones and compost well for good drainage. Sow your seed 5 to 10mm deep and water well. When the soil surface begins to dry, water again. After germination, reduce watering.

How to Harvest

Turnips grow fast! You can start picking greens at two weeks, and after a month, your turnip roots should be big enough to harvest. They will last for a couple of weeks in the fridge if not eaten immediately, and they’re good for freezing after blanching with hot water.

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How to Sow

With root veggies such as turnips, soil preparation is the key to an attractive shape. Clear away stones and compost well for good drainage. Sow your seed 5 to 10mm deep and water well. When the soil surface begins to dry, water again. After germination, reduce watering.

How to Harvest

Turnips grow fast! You can start picking greens at two weeks, and after a month, your turnip roots should be big enough to harvest. They will last for a couple of weeks in the fridge if not eaten immediately, and they’re good for freezing after blanching with hot water.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →