Purple Top White Globe Turnips (Brassica rapa) is a variety of turnip 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |