Seven top turnip seeds - Vegetable Plant

Seven Top turnip is a cool-season leafy variety known for its vigorous growth and abundant foliage production rather than root development. It forms a dense rosette of leaves above ground, making it suitable for continuous harvesting during the growing season. This variety grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with loose, well-drained soil. Seven Top turnip establishes quickly and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting.

Features

• Fast-growing plant focused on leafy top production
• Forms dense rosette of edible foliage
• Suitable for cool and temperate climates
• Adaptable to garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Suitable for repeated leaf harvesting

Specifications

• Scientific name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Common name (US): Turnip
• Seed type / variety: Seven Top
• Growth habit: Leafy, compact annual
• 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, 20–30 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 10–15 cm between plants