Description
The crown is with pink to purple. This seed packet contains approximately 35 seeds.
This annual vegetable shows a height up to 1 to 3 inches. The roots are smooth and nearly round with purple color on top.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 35 |
| Common Name | Turnip purple top |
| Height | Up to 15 inches |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
- Avoid disturbing the soil around the plants
- Keep the soil moist but not over-watered
- Monitor for pests and diseases and apply an organic solution at first
- Mulch heavily in the fall to keep the ground soft
Turnip Purple Top Care
- Start in the spring and again in late summer
- Prepare 8 inches bed
- Sow a half an inch to 1 inch deep and half a foot apart
- Press lightly and keep evenly moist
- Seedlings may emerge in 7-14 days
- Sow them when the temperature is 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Soil | Light, loosened deeply, and free of stones |
| Temperature | 18 to 26 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Prefer an organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | For turnip greens, pick 4 weeks after sowing. |
Turnip Purple Top Special Feature
The color of a vegetable
Turnip Purple Top Uses
Medicinal Use:
- It contains the good amount of vitamin C
Culinary Use:
- Young leaves used to make the classic cooked southern greens
- The seedlings are also delicious on top of sandwiches or salads
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