Turnip Seeds – Purple Top White Globe

[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Dual-Purpose Crop: Enjoy both the flavorful roots and the nutritious, tender greens. Classic Variety: Distinctive purple shoulders and smooth white bottoms make it a favorite at farmers markets and home gardens alike. Fast Maturing: Quick to harvest — perfect for succession planting in spring and fall. Cold Tolerant: Handles light frosts and thrives in cool weather. Plant Characteristics Height: 12–18 inches Growth Habit: Upright leafy greens with round, slightly flattened roots Root Type: Smooth white globe with purple top where exposed to sunlight Days to Maturity: 50–60 days Hardiness: Cool-season biennial grown as an annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Mild and sweet when young; earthy and slightly spicy when mature Culinary Uses: Roast, mash, sauté, or boil the roots; cook greens like spinach or collards Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Peas, onions, lettuce, and garlic Avoid Planting Near: Potatoes and other brassicas to reduce pest overlap Bonus Benefit: Quick-growing and ideal for crop rotation or filling garden gaps between slower crops Common Issues and Solutions Pithy or Woody Roots: Harvest promptly and keep soil consistently moist for best texture Root Maggots or Flea Beetles: Use row covers early and rotate planting areas each season Tough Greens: Pick young for fresh eating, or cook mature leaves low and slow Seeds Per Packet 1g Approximately 424 3g Approximately 1,272