Turnip Seeds - Purple Top
Packed in Resealable Long Life MylarMoisture Proof Packets10+ Year Survival Seed Viability Category: Vegetable Type: Turnip Variety: Purple Top Family: Brassicaceae Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa Hardiness Zones: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Growing Difficulty: 3 Soil PH: 6.0 to 6.5 Fertilizer Requirements: None Soil Type: Rich, Loose, Well-Draining Germination (days): 7 to 15 Soil Temp for Germination: 45-85°F Lighting Conditions: FULL SUN Days to Maturity: 40 - 50 Planting Depth: 1/2” Distance Apart (in row): 4-6” Row Spacing: 12-24” Sowing Instructions DIRECT SOW 3 WEEKS BEFORE LAST FROST OR AFTER SUMMER HEAT FOR FALL CROP Starting Indoors DO NOT START INDOORS Growing Tips Purple Top Turnips are a cool weather crop and thrive when planted around three weeks before the last spring frost. If you are in a southern climate, we recommend planting your turnips after the heat of the summer has passed to have an abundant fall and early winter har