Turnip 'Purple Top' (Organic)
Brassica rapa
S368
This is the traditional, 19th century American heirloom turnip, with beautiful lilac and white uniform roots that are best eaten in stews, soups, or are delicious roasted whole. Easy to grow and ready to eat in just 8 weeks. Slow to bolt, it’s an Aussie favourite.
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Product information
A brassica grown for it's roots rather than shoots, turnips have been grown for around 4000 years and are credited with giving rise to some of our favourite crops like Chinese cabbage. Most commonly grown as a cool season crop, turnips bridge the gap in the vegie garden calendar providing wholesome, nutritious ingredients for stews, casseroles and other slow-cooked delights.
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Product Information
A brassica grown for it's roots rather than shoots, turnips have been grown for around 4000 years and are credited with giving rise to some of our favourite crops like Chinese cabbage. Most commonly grown as a cool season crop, turnips bridge the gap in the vegie garden calendar providing wholesome, nutritious ingredients for stews, casseroles and other slow-cooked delights.How to grow
Both swedes and turnips need to be grown quickly to ensure mild, sweet roots, so give them full sun, plenty of water and blood and bone mixed with a little bit of lime. Thin seedlings to 10cm spacings.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
180
Sow method:
Sow direct
Germination:
85
Sow distance:
15cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Jan-Dec
Warm:
Apr-Dec
Hot:
Apr-May
Sub-tropical:
Apr-Jul
Tropical:
Apr-Jul
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Biennial
Height:
30cm
Width:
15cm
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