Organic Turnip Seeds – USDA Purple Top White Globe (1,500 Seeds)
Amish Country Organic, By Rohrer Seeds
About- (Heirloom) Sweet and tender, this turnip has a white root blushed with pink to purple at the crown. With 4 – 6″ mature roots and nutritious young leaves, the easy-to-grow veggie is perfect for soups, or baked alongside other root vegetables. The root can be served sliced on a relish tray with dips. It is also enjoyed boiled or mashed. Prepare greens by steaming. Â
When and Where to Plant–Â Direct sow 3 weeks before the last frost in the spring , or after the hottest part of summer for a fall crop. Prefers rich, deeply worked soil and full sun. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and control weeds.
Care and Harvest–Â Harvest greens as desired. Small turnips have the most tenderness and flavor, so pull them when they reach a size of 1 – 3″. To store, cut the top down to 1/2″ and store in a cool dark place without washing off the dirt.
Planting Depth–Â 1/2″
Seed Spacing-Â 1″
Spacing Between Rows–Â 18Â – 24″
Days to Germination–Â 7-14
Days to Maturity–Â 30-50
Approximate Seeds per Pkt–Â 1,500
