Purple Top White Globe
Turnip · Standard / Storage
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
About
Turnip Purple Top White Globe is a long time favorite, and the most popular turnip for table use. The white flesh of its root is firm and fine-grained with a mild, sweet flavor. This cool weather vegetable is at its most tender when the roots are 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Characteristics
Color
Purple
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–10 days
at 40–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
55 days
Fruit Size
2–2.5 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.5 in
Seed Spacing
5 in
Row Spacing
18 in
Thin To
5 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–105 °F
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Soil Temp
40–105 °F
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Air Temp
20–85 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be worked. Plant 2 seeds together every 5 inches, covering firmly with soil. Thin to one plant every 5 inches when seedlings are 2 1/2 - 3 inches tall. Sow again in late summer for a fall crop.
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