Turnip Purple Top White Globe Seed

 

Turnip Purple Top (Brassica rapa L.) is a classic root vegetable variety renowned for its smooth, round roots with a distinctive purple top and creamy white base.

 

This versatile vegetable is perfect for roasting, boiling and mashing, making it a staple for home gardens.

 

Purple Top develops quickly and produces uniform, medium sized roots with tender flesh and a mild, sweet flavour. Its hardy, fast growing nature allows for early sowing and successive plantings throughout the growing season. The tops are edible too, providing nutritious greens for salads or cooking.

 

This variety thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun and benefits from consistent watering. Turnip Purple Top is low-maintenance, resilient, and ideal for gardeners seeking reliable yields of both roots and greens.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 3 grams

 

Sow: March – July

Germination: 7 – 14 days

Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH

Height/Spread: 20 – 25 cm

Harvesting: June – October

Companion Plants: Peas, Onions, Lettuce

Avoid Planting With: Potatoes

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Direct Sow Outdoors: Sow seeds thinly in drills 1–2 cm deep in well-prepared soil from March to July. Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart once established for healthy root development. Keep soil consistently moist to encourage rapid growth.

 

Successive Sowing: Sow every 3–4 weeks during the season for a continuous harvest of tender roots and greens.

 

 

Turnip Purple Top is a hardy, fast-growing vegetable that delivers reliable yields of flavorful roots and nutritious greens, making it a valuable addition to any vegetable garden.

 

 

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