Turnip Seeds - Purple Top White Globe
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking versatile, long-storing root vegetables.
Cultivate your own 'Purple Top White Globe' turnips with this heirloom variety from Sow True Seed. These biennial plants yield large, mildly sweet roots with a fine-grained texture, featuring attractive purple tops and white undersides. The nutritious greens are also edible and store exceptionally well, making them a practical choice for your garden. Suitable for spring or fall planting, these organic seeds thrive in full sun and are frost tolerant, extending your harvest potential. Each packet contains at least 500 seeds, promising a bountiful yield in approximately 60 days.
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Botanical Name
Brassica rapa
/ Brassica rapa
Who it's for
- Homesteaders seeking maximum yield from limited garden space
- Beginners needing reliable, fast-germinating heirloom seeds
- Gardeners planning quick succession crops for cooler seasons
Who should skip it
- Gardeners without a plan for managing common brassica pests
- Busy growers unable to monitor harvest timing closely
- Farmers in regions with unpredictable or intense spring heat
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
High seed count ensures a productive harvest for any home gardener.
Culinary Versatility
Dual-purpose crop provides both flavorful roots and nutritious edible greens.
Storage Longevity
Roots maintain excellent quality long after being pulled from the soil.
Climate Adaptability
Frost tolerance allows for flexible planting schedules in varied climates.
Growth Speed
Sixty-day maturity offers a quick turnaround for seasonal garden planning.
Organic Integrity
Certified organic status guarantees high-quality seeds free from synthetic treatments.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Brassica rapa
Seed Count
Minimum 500
Packet Weight
2g
Days to Harvest
60 days
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Seed Depth
½"
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Mature Spacing
3-6"
Features
- Heirloom garden favorite variety
- Mildly sweet, fine-grained roots
- Edible greens are highly usable
- Roots store exceptionally well
- Distinctive purple and white skin
- Frost tolerant for extended harvest
- Certified organic seeds
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Purple Top White Globe turnip seeds for their exceptional reliability and dual harvest potential. The germination rate is consistently reported as near perfect, producing vigorous seedlings. Gardeners value the tender, flavorful greens harvested early, alongside the sweet, mild mature globes. A key theme is the dependable yield, even when conditions are challenging, suggesting robust genetics. The quick maturity supports successive plantings for continuous enjoyment throughout the season. This combination of dependable performance, excellent flavor across both stages, and reliable seed quality makes this variety a highly recommended staple for gardeners seeking consistent success.
Know before you buy
Yes, both the roots and the greens are edible. The roots offer a mildly sweet flavor with a fine-grained texture, while the nutritious greens can be harvested and prepared similarly to kale or mustard greens.
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. These turnips require consistent ground space to develop their large roots properly and should be planted directly in garden soil.
You can expect to harvest these turnips approximately 60 days after planting. Because they are frost-tolerant, they can be planted in either spring or fall to suit your local climate.
Not at all. This variety is frost-tolerant, which actually helps extend your harvest window into the cooler months. A light frost can even improve the flavor of the roots.
For optimal growth, thin your seedlings so that each plant is spaced 3 to 6 inches apart. This ensures the roots have enough room to reach their full size.
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