1000 Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seeds for Planting - Dual-Use Root and Greens Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds

$0.99

Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Brassica rapa) - classic pre-1880 heirloom with a bold purple crown, white globe root 3-4" diameter, and mild sweet flavor; roots and tender greens both edible. Dual-Use Root and Greens Harvest: 1,000 seeds can produce 150-525 LBS of roots under good conditions; greens are harvestable throughout the season for salads, sautees, and soups. Based on 1,000 seeds x 20-70% survival x 0.75 lbs avg per plant. Direct Sow Only: Turnips do not transplant - always direct sow 1/4-1/2" deep when air temps stay between 40-85F; thin to 4-6" apart. Sprouts in 3-14 days; keep soil evenly moist for even germination. Full to Partial Sun; 4-6" spacing; plant height 18-24"; grows best at 60-75F, active range 35-85F; thin early for large roots; harvest at 3-4" diameter before heat sets in; USDA Zones 3-12. Waterproof Packet: protects seeds from humidity; Non-GMO; packed with care in the USA; includes seeds (not live plants). Pull a Purple Top White Globe turnip from the ground at just the right moment and you get two harvests in one: a firm, sweet globe root and a flush of tender, tender greens that have already been feeding your kitchen all season. This is the dual-use cool-season workhorse that home gardens have relied on since before 1880 - fast to sprout, quick to mature, and built for both spring and fall planting. Roast the roots until caramelized, steam and mash them with butter, or slice them raw into a salad. Cut the greens young for sautees and stir-fries, or let older leaves simmer into soups and stews. The mild, lightly sweet flavor intensifies after a light frost in fall - one of the reasons cool-season growers come back to this variety year after year. Direct sow seeds 1/4-1/2 inch deep as soon as air temperatures are consistently between 40-85 degF. Thin seedlings to 4-6 inches apart when they reach about 2 inches tall - this single step has the biggest impact on root size and quality. Plant in full to partial sun in loose, well-worked soil. Consistent soil moisture is the key to clean, well-formed roots. Irregular watering causes roots to crack and develop off flavors - a light layer of mulch around plants goes a long way toward keeping moisture even between waterings. Harvest roots when they reach 3-4 inches in diameter, typically 50-60 days from sowing. Roots left in the ground past this point or exposed to sustained heat above 85 degF may become pithy and bitter. Fall crops harvested after a light frost are often the sweetest. Greens can be cut at any point during the growing season. Fall-harvested roots store 4-6 months at 32-40 degF with high humidity, making Purple Top White Globe one of the top storage crops for the cool-season Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Outdoor Brand: RDR Seeds Material Feature: GMO Free, Heirloom Color: Purple and White Special Feature: Low Maintenance Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun Unit Count: 1000 Count Expected Planting Period: Spring Product Care Instructions: Direct sow 1/4-1/2 inch deep in loose soil when air temps are 40-85F. Thin to 4-6 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist. Harvest roots at 3-4 inches diameter, 50-60 days from sowing.See more USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-12 Indoor Outdoor Usage: Outdoor Other Special Features of the Product: Low Maintenance Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun Expected Planting Period: Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-12 Expected Plant Height: 24 inches Soil Type: Loam Soil Moisture Needs: Regular Watering Material Features: GMO Free, Heirloom Product Care Instructions: Direct sow 1/4-1/2 inch deep in loose soil when air temps are 40-85F. Thin to 4-6 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist. Harvest roots at 3-4 inches diameter, 50-60 days from sowing. Unit Count: 1000 Count Number of Items: 1000 Brand Name: RDR Seeds Manufacturer: RDR Seeds Color: Purple and White