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This pre-1880 turnip is a timeless variety, prized for its deliciously sweet and tender white roots that are purple at the crown. The turnips are often 4- 6" across, but are best picked when 2-3” in size. Purple Top adds a nice crunch to fall and winter salads, and its edible roots are good for storing, canning and freezing!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Brassica rapa |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
