Turnip Purple Top White Globe

You will get 1 gram seeds of Turnip Purple Top White Globe for planting.

Turnip Purple Top White Globe is a variety of turnip that is easy to grow and maintain. It is a biennial plant, meaning it takes two years to reach maturity. The Latin name for this type of turnip is Brassica rapa.

Turnip Purple Top White Globe produces large white bulbs with a purple top. The bulbs can be eaten raw or cooked and are crunchy and sweet. They are also high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium and calcium.

Here’s how to grow Turnip Purple Top White Globe:
• Plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil in early spring or late summer.
• Keep the soil moist by watering regularly.
• Thin out seedlings when they reach 2 inches tall so that there is 4-6 inches between each plant.
• Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every four weeks during the growing season.
• Harvest when the bulbs are 2-3 inches in diameter by gently pulling them out of the ground.
• Store harvested turnips in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks.

To ensure healthy growth, Turnip Purple Top White Globe requires 6-8 hours of full sun per day and well-draining soil with a pH level between 6 and 7.5. Mulching around the plants will help keep the soil moist and reduce weeds. This type of turnip also benefits from regular fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer every four weeks during the growing season. Additionally, it should be watered regularly during dry periods to ensure healthy growth and production of bulbs.