Purple top white globe turnip seeds - Vegetable Plant

Purple Top White Globe turnip is a cool-season root vegetable variety known for its reliable growth and rounded root formation. It develops leafy tops above ground while producing well-shaped roots beneath the soil. This variety grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with loose, well-drained soil. Purple Top White Globe turnip establishes quickly and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting, adapting well to consistent growing conditions.

Features

• Fast-growing plant with compact growth habit
• Produces rounded roots beneath the soil
• Suitable for cool and temperate climates
• Adaptable to garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Steady development during the growing season

Specifications

• Scientific name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Common name (US): Turnip
• Seed type / variety: Purple Top White Globe
• Growth habit: Compact, root-forming plant
• USDA zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to November
• Germination time and conditions: 3–7 days at 10–20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Loose, well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 30–45 cm height, 10–15 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 10–15 cm between plants