Purple Top White Globe Turnips (Brassica rapa) is a variety of turnips that is known for their sweet and tender roots. It has a white, globe-shaped root with a purple top. It's a cool-season crop that is typically planted in the early spring or late summer and harvested in late spring or early fall. 5,000+ Seeds per Pack.
To grow Purple Top White Globe Turnips, you will need:
- Rich, well-drained soil
- Full sun to partial shade
- Purple Top White Globe Turnip seeds
Growing Instructions:
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Sow the seeds directly in the garden, about 1/4 inch deep, after all, the danger of frost has passed.
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Space the seedlings about 2-4 inches apart, in rows about 12-18 inches apart.
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Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
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Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
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Thin the seedlings to about 4 inches apart when they are about 2 inches tall.
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Harvest the roots when they are 2-3 inches in diameter, starting from the bottom of the plant.
Chart:
Week | Task |
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1-4 | Sow the seeds directly in the garden, after all danger of frost has passed. |
4-8 | Space the seedlings about 2-4 inches apart, in rows about 12-18 inches apart. |
8-12 | Keep the soil consistently moist. |
12-16 | Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. |
16+ | Thin the seedlings to about 4 inches apart when they are about 2 inches tall, and harvest the roots when they are 2-3 inches in diameter, starting from the bottom of the plant. |