Purple Top White Globe Turnip is a time-tested heirloom variety valued for its attractive coloration, reliable productivity, and excellent flavor. A member of the Brassicaceae family, this classic turnip develops smooth, round roots with distinctive purple shoulders and creamy white bottoms, making it both a beautiful and practical addition to the home garden.
The tender roots offer a mildly sweet flavor with subtle peppery notes and can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled, mashed, or added to soups and stews. In addition to the roots, the nutritious greens are highly prized and can be harvested young for fresh salads or cooked like spinach and collard greens. This dual-purpose crop provides exceptional value throughout the growing season.
Purple Top White Globe Turnips thrive in cool weather and perform best when planted in spring or fall. They grow well in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Consistent moisture and proper spacing help ensure smooth, tender roots and vigorous top growth while minimizing stress during development.
Fast maturing, easy to grow, and highly versatile in the kitchen, Purple Top White Globe Turnip remains one of the most dependable heirloom root vegetables for gardeners seeking abundant harvests and excellent culinary quality.
Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seed Details
- Quantity: 500 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Turnip
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Root Appearance: Round Roots with Purple Shoulders and White Bottoms
- Flavor: Mildly Sweet with Slight Peppery Notes
- Best Uses: Fresh Eating, Roasting, Boiling, Mashing, Soups, Stews, Greens
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 65-75°F
- Days to Germination: 7-14 Days
- Row Spacing: 24-30 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 4-6 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 45 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 65 Days
- Special Features: Edible Greens, Cold Tolerant, Fast Growing, Dual-Purpose Crop
How to Save Seeds
Turnips will readily cross-pollinate with other members of the Brassica rapa species. To maintain seed purity, isolate varieties whenever possible and avoid growing multiple seed-producing varieties nearby.
Because turnips are biennial plants, they must survive a winter season before producing seed. In mild climates, plants can often be left in the ground and protected with a thick layer of mulch. In colder regions, trim foliage to approximately 2 inches above the root and store plants in damp sand or sawdust in a cool root cellar.
Replant overwintered roots in spring and allow plants to produce flowering stalks. After pollination, seed pods will form and gradually mature on the plant.
Allow the seed pods to dry completely before harvesting. Once collected, remove the seeds from the pods and store them in a cool, dry location for future planting.