The traditional American turnip.
Selected strain of this traditional, Southern U.S. variety. Smooth, round roots, avg. 3-4" in diameter, are white below the soil line and bright purple above. Large, lobed greens. Organically grown. Avg. 217,500 seeds/lb. Packet: 400 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 50
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Turnips
CULTURE: Sow in early spring through late summer in a 2" wide band, seeds 1" apart (35 seeds/ft.) for small turnips (half this rate for larger turnips), 1/4- 1/2" deep, rows 12-18" apart. See Broccoli for optimum germination temps.
INSECT PESTS: Floating row covers (see Index) installed on day of sowing will keep turnips free of insect pests, including flea beetles and root maggots.
HARVEST: Young, radish-size turnips in about 30 days, full size in 40-50 days. Roots are smoothest when small.
STORAGE: Turnips with greens store at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity for 10-14 days. Not intended for long-term winter storage.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 320'/oz., 3.1 oz./1,000', 5 2/3 lb./acre at 35 seeds/ft. in rows 18" apart.
SEED SPECS: See individual varieties.
PACKET: 400 seeds sows 11'.
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