Seventop Turnip is a classic heirloom variety treasured primarily for its lush nutritious greens and dependable cool-season growth. The vigorous plants produce abundant deep green leafy tops that can reach impressive heights, creating a beautiful dense canopy in the garden while supplying a continuous harvest of tender flavorful greens.
The tender leaves possess a mild peppery bite and rich earthy flavor that make them exceptional for salads, soups, sautés, stews, and traditional Southern dishes. Packed with nutrients and prized for their tender texture, Seventop greens are highly valued for both fresh cooking and hearty comfort meals. Beneath the abundant foliage develops a modest creamy white root with a subtle earthy flavor suitable for roasting or mashing.
Seventop Turnips thrive in cooler weather and perform best when planted in early spring or late summer. These adaptable low-maintenance plants grow vigorously in fertile well-drained soil with full sunlight and regular watering. Their rapid germination and dependable growth make them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners seeking productive cool-season greens.
Nutritious, dependable, and deeply rooted in traditional gardening heritage, Seventop Turnip remains one of the finest heirloom turnip varieties for gardeners seeking abundant leafy harvests and exceptional cool-weather performance.
Seventop Turnip Seed Details
- Quantity: 500 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Turnip
- Leaf Appearance: Deep Green Lush Tops
- Root Color: Creamy White
- Flavor: Mildly Peppery Greens with Earthy Roots
- Best Uses: Salads, Soups, Sautés, Roasting
- 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: Heavy Greens Production, Cool Weather Crop, Easy to Grow
How to Save Seeds
Separate turnips from other plants within the Brassica rapa family to help maintain seed purity.
Turnips are biennial plants and typically require overwintering before producing seed during their second growing season.
Mulch plants heavily for winter protection or trim leaves to approximately 2 inches above the roots and store them in damp sawdust or sand within a cool root cellar before replanting in spring.
Allow plants to flower and form seed pods. Once the pods dry completely on the plants, harvest and store seeds in a cool dry location for future planting.