Ferry-Morse 1411 Turnip Seeds, Purple Top White Globe (4 Gram Packet)
This long time favorite is the most popular turnip for table use. The white flesh of its root is firm and fine-grained and has a mild, sweet flavor. Most tender when roots are 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. This packet will plant approximately a 200 foot row. Turnip roots become woody if they grow over 3 inches in diameter. To harvest, loosen soil around base of leaves, then grab tops and pull. Sow directly in garden as early as soil can be worked. Cool weather vegetable. Plant 2 seeds together every 5 inches. Thin to one plant every 5 inches when seedlings are 2 1/2 - 3 inches tall. Sow again in late summer for fall crop.