Territorial Seed Company Fort Umpqua
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking historical flavor and winter harvests.
This 170-year-old heirloom brings a rare, spicy-sweet complexity to your garden that modern hybrids simply can't replicate. You sacrifice the uniform predictability of supermarket varieties, but you gain a resilient, dual-purpose crop that offers both flavorful roots and nutrient-dense greens.
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Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking rich flavor and dense texture for recipes
- Gardeners wanting a reliable winter food supply
- Cool-climate growers needing productive and adaptable squash varieties
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with short growing seasons or early frosts
- Urban gardeners with limited space for sprawling vines
- Cooks preferring easy-to-prep ingredients without tough rinds
Performance breakdown
Heirloom Authenticity
A rare, 170-year-old variety offering genuine historical significance for your garden.
Harvest Versatility
Edible roots and nutritious greens provide dual-purpose value in the kitchen.
Seasonal Adaptability
Winter-hardy nature allows for an extended harvest window across multiple seasons.
Growth Speed
Rapid 55-day maturity ensures a quick turnaround for impatient home gardeners.
Germination Reliability
High-quality TS Select standards ensure consistent sprout rates for successful planting.
Culinary Profile
Unique sweet-and-spicy flavor profile elevates standard turnip dishes significantly.
Key Specs
Maturity Time
55–60 days
Root Size
3–4 inches
Soil pH Requirement
6.0-7.0
Seed Depth
¼–½"
Thin Plants to
6–8"
Seed Life
3 years
Minimum Germination
80%
Storage Temp
36°F and 95% relative humidity
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