Grown Purple Top White Globe Turnip?

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Purple Top White Globe Turnip — Root vegetables

50days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring or late summer for fall harvest. Plant seeds ½ inch deep, thin seedlings when 3 inches tall.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam, tolerates various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: White with purple-pink shoulders
Size: 3-4"
Shape: Round globe with slight flattening
Flavour: Mild and sweet when young, becoming more peppery with size

In the kitchen

Roasting, mashing, soups, stews, pickling. Young greens excellent cooked or in salads.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, cabbage root maggot, aphids, cutworms
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, white rust, downy mildew
Resistance: Good general resistance, tolerates clubroot better than related crops

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	July – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	June – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	May – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	April – December
9	—	—	February – March	March – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

PeasFix nitrogen in soil which turnips utilize, and their root systems complement each other

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack turnips

RadishesBreak up compacted soil for turnip root development and mature at different times

LettuceProvides ground cover and shade for turnip roots while having shallow roots that don't compete

SpinachCool season companion with similar growing requirements and minimal root competition

CarrotsDifferent root depths allow for efficient space usage and soil nutrient utilization

OnionsRepel root maggots and flea beetles that damage turnip roots and leaves

GarlicNatural pest deterrent against aphids and root flies while improving soil health

Avoid

BrassicasSame family plants compete for nutrients and attract similar pests like clubroot and flea beetles

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to turnips and inhibits their growth

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of turnips and other small plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 28
Protein (g): 0.9
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 6.43
Fibre (g): 1.8
Sugars (g): 3.8
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 21
Vitamin E (mg): 0.03
Vitamin K (µg): 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.09
Folate (µg): 15
Calcium (mg): 30
Iron (mg): 0.3
Magnesium (mg): 11
Phosphorus (mg): 27
Potassium (mg): 191
Zinc (mg): 0.27
Selenium (µg): 0.7

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Purple Top White Globe Turnip?

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