Turnip - Purple Top

Turnip greens can be picked when young and tender, and lightly steamed to eat. The root is best picked when 5 to 8 cm [2-3"] in diameter. They are susceptible to cut worms and maggots.Approximately 350 seeds/gram.
Hints:
  • Sow 2 seeds / cm [5 seeds / inch] in furrows 1 cm [1/2"] deep and 20 cm [12"] apart.
  • Thin to 5 cm [2"].
  • Purple Top - Standard home, market garden and shipping variety. Deep globe shape. Grows quickly to 13 cm [5"] in size, but tastes best when picked at 5-8 cm [2-3"] Smooth white skin with bright purplish-red top. Medium green cut leaf tops 35-40 cm [14-16"] tall. This mild flavoured strain remains tender for a long time and is an excellent storage variety.