Turnip Purple Top White Globe Organic Seed Pack

Description

First-time growers will be pleasantly surprised! This root crop that has fed the world’s people for thousands of years can be eaten fresh, roasted, or used like potatoes, even mashed! Turnips store particularly well. Fun fact: The old Irish tradition of putting lit embers inside a hollowed out turnip was the inspiration for Jack O’Lanterns.

Days to Maturity: 50 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Probably Eurasia

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial, grown as an annual; will withstand light frost.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 2″–6″ diameter roots. Greens are 14″–22″ tall with leaf blades 3″–5″ wide.

Variety Info: The globe-shaped roots have purple shoulders above ground and are creamy-white below the soil level.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant