Little Veggie Patch Co - TURNIP 'PURPLE TOP' HEIRLOOM SEEDS

Smooth Roots with Purple Tops and Crisp White Flesh

Little Veggie Patch Co Purple Top Turnip produces smooth, round roots with vibrant purple skin above the soil and crisp white flesh below. The roots grow to an average diameter of 7–10cm, adding both colour and flavour to the veggie patch.

The large, lobed greens are also edible and can be cooked like other leafy green vegetables, giving you two useful harvests from the one plant.

Growing Information

• Variety: Turnip 'Purple Top'
• Type: Heirloom turnip
• Root: Smooth, round roots
• Root Size: Approximately 7–10cm diameter
• Skin: Vibrant purple above the soil
• Flesh: Crisp white
• Greens: Large, lobed and edible
• Soil pH: 6.5–7.0
• Spacing: 10–15cm
• Sowing Depth: 0.5–1cm
• Position: Full sun; tolerates shade
• Companion Plants: Broccoli, peas, beans, nasturtium
• Approx. Seeds: 100

When to Plant in Australia

• Zone 1: August–February
• Zone 2: July–March
• Zone 3: February–September
• Zone 4: March–May

How to Grow

Soil

Prepare the soil in a similar manner to that of growing carrots. They prefer a deep, friable soil type that is not overly rich with nitrogen. Will require high levels of potassium so applying potash and mulching with lucerne hay is recommended.

Position

Plant in full sun, although turnips can tolerate some shade. This makes them suitable for a lower-light or “B grade” area of the veggie patch. They can also be planted where leafy greens were growing the previous season.

How to Plant

Soak the seeds in water overnight before planting. Sow directly into the garden patch. Germination can be slow, so allow nearly a month for the first growth to appear.

Perfect For

• Growing colourful heirloom turnips
• Harvesting both roots and edible greens
• Home veggie patches with full sun or some shade
• Gardeners looking for a versatile root vegetable

Shipping

This product cannot be shipped to Western Australia.

Founded in Melbourne in 2008, The Little Veggie Patch Co (LVPC) is all about making it easier for everyone to grow their own food, whether you have a backyard, balcony or small urban space. Known for its heirloom seeds, LVPC began its seed range in 2009 with four tomato varieties and has since grown to more than 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs and garden favourites.

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