Golden Ball Turnip
Best dual-purpose choice for home gardeners seeking both roots and greens.
Discover the 'Golden Ball' turnip, a delightful open-pollinated variety known for its attractive amber-gold skin and flesh. This versatile turnip is equally prized for its delicious roots and its tender greens, offering a dual harvest for your culinary adventures. It matures in approximately 55 days, making it a reliable addition to your garden. Similar in maturity and planting season to the 'Purple Top White Globe' variety, 'Golden Ball' thrives in well-drained soil with ample sunlight, providing excellent eating quality for both root and greens.
$3.45
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Price vs Category Average
-68%
Below average
Genetic Classification
Open Pollinated
/ Open Pollinated
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking a sweeter, less pungent turnip variety
- Gardeners looking to maximize yield with dual-purpose harvests
- Culinary enthusiasts wanting a versatile ingredient for diverse recipes
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in hot climates or those prone to delayed harvesting
- Beginner gardeners lacking experience with brassica pest management
- Busy growers unable to maintain a consistent watering schedule
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Dual-harvest potential provides both flavorful roots and tender, nutritious greens.
Harvest Reliability
Consistent 55-day maturity window ensures a predictable garden-to-table timeline.
Genetic Integrity
Open-pollinated seeds allow for reliable trait preservation across future growing seasons.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements make this an accessible choice for home gardeners.
Visual Appeal
Distinctive amber-gold skin offers a striking aesthetic upgrade to standard varieties.
Flavor Profile
Balanced, mild sweetness delivers high-quality eating for diverse culinary applications.
Key Specs
Genetic Classification
Open Pollinated
Planting Depth
0.5 inches
Seed Spacing
0.5 to 1 inch apart
Row Spacing
18 inches apart
Days to Maturity
55 days
Features
- Dual-purpose: edible roots and greens
- Attractive amber-gold skin and flesh
- Excellent eating quality
- Reliable maturity time
- Open-pollinated variety
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Golden Ball Turnip seeds from Victory Seed Company for their exceptional quality and reliable performance. Gardeners frequently highlight the impressive germination rates and the robust, healthy growth of the plants. The resulting turnips are often described as tender, sweet, and perfectly sized, making them a delightful addition to any harvest. Many appreciate how straightforward these turnips are to cultivate, thriving in various garden conditions. This consistent success contributes to a highly positive growing experience, reinforcing the product's reputation for delivering excellent results with minimal fuss.
Know before you buy
Yes, this is a dual-purpose variety. You can harvest the tender greens throughout the growing season and pull the amber-gold roots once they reach maturity.
The Golden Ball turnip typically reaches maturity in approximately 55 days after planting.
Plant the seeds at a depth of 0.5 inches. Ensure they are spaced about 0.5 to 1 inch apart within rows that are 18 inches apart to give the roots enough room to develop.
These turnips thrive in well-drained soil with plenty of direct sunlight. They share similar planting requirements to the common Purple Top White Globe variety.
Yes, because they are an open-pollinated variety, you can save the seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons while maintaining the plant's characteristics.
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