• Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seeds (Organic) Peaceful Valley
  • Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seeds (Organic) Peaceful Valley
  • Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seeds (Organic) Peaceful Valley
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Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seeds (Organic)

Classic root, mild flavor.

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Description

Purple Top White Globe Turnip is a time-tested variety known for its smooth, round roots and mild, sweet flavor. The turnips grow to about 4 inches in diameter, featuring creamy white bottoms and vibrant purple tops. The crisp, white flesh is perfect for roasting, mashing, or adding to soups and stews, while the tender greens can be cooked like spinach or added to salads. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, this turnip matures in just 50-60 days, making it a quick and reliable crop.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Biennial
  • Growth habit: Herbaceous
  • Crop category: Turnip
  • Kitchen profile: Purple Top White Globe Turnip is a time-tested variety known for its smooth, round roots and mild, sweet flavor.
  • Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
  • Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

  • Soil Temperature: 50-85°F
  • Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
  • Germination: 2-14 Days
  • Height At Maturity: 14"-22"
  • Days To Maturity: 45-65 Days
  • Sun/Shade: Full Sun
  • Spacing After Thinning: 4"

Direct sow Purple Top White Globe Turnip into a prepared bed during the local cool-season window. Keep the seed zone from drying during establishment and thin seedlings to the recorded spacing. Harvest leaves selectively when the crop is grown for greens, or allow roots room to size when that is the intended use. Check root shoulders as the maturity range approaches and harvest at the size and texture preferred for fresh use, cooking, or storage.

Its cold tolerance makes it ideal for both spring and fall planting, extending your growing season.

Purple Top Turnips are easy to grow, requiring minimal maintenance and performing well in garden beds or containers.

Its classic appearance and delicious flavor make it a favorite for home gardeners and market growers alike.

Before sowing Purple Top White Globe Turnip, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 2 - 10
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Biennial
Plant Family : Brassicaceae (Brassicas or Cole)
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Organic Certifier: USDA

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Turnips like loose, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0. Water moderately. They prefer cool weather and grow best when grown quickly in 60-65°F daytime temperatures.

Planting & Growing: While seeds can be started indoors, they perform best when seeds are sown directly 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow every 2 weeks through mid-summer for a continuous harvest.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest a few greens when the plants are young and eat the rest when you harvest the roots at a length of 3"-4". The greens and roots are best eaten fresh, though both can be frozen. Store roots in cool, moist conditions.

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Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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