TURNIP-PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE
$3.50
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Brassica Rapa
TURNIP-PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE dates back to the 1800s & has remained popular for its beautiful appearance, production quality, & ease of growth. This popular heirloom variety has a large purple to red top that fades into white on the bottom. It’s a tender, white-fleshed variety that grows quickly & keeps well, making it a top choice for home gardens. A popular early variety. The top reaches 10-12cm diameter. The young leaves can be cooked as greens & the flesh has an excellent flavor, ideal in soups & stews or enjoys them roasted or mashed like potatoes.
Plant seeds outdoors where they are to grow & cover seeds with fine soil. When young seedlings are 5 - 10cm tall, thin to 10 to 15cm apart. Avoid using fresh manure in a soil where you plant turnips. Plants produce best in light, well-drained soil.
SKU: TPTWG
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| Germination Time (Days) | 6 - 12 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 50 - 90 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 10 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 7 - 15 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 45 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 20 - 40 cm (8 - 16 inches) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring and autumn |
| Temperature Range | 10 - 24°C (50 - 75°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Biennial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Hardy |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Soil Type | Rich, moist, well-drained loam or sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| Soil Temperature | 12 - 20 °C (54 - 68 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | No preparation needed |
| Sowing Depth | 1 - 1.5 cm (0.4 - 0.6 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 30 cm (12 inches) |
| Germination Time (Days) | 4 - 10 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 55 - 60 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Peas, Marigolds, and Clover |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes, Cabbage |
| Pests | Cabbage root maggots, Aphids |
| Diseases | White rust, Root rot |
| Seeds per pack | 650 |
| Min temperature (C) | 10 |
| Max temperature (C) | 24 |
TURNIP-PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE
$3.50
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