Purple Top White Turnip Seeds
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Variety | Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO |
| Physical Appearance | Root Shape: Round Root Color: Half purple from top and bottom half white. Turnip stems are succulent and often show purple coloration. Flowers: Turnip plants produce light yellow flowers that are clustered at the top of a raceme. |
| Foliage Type | Turnip stems are succulent and often show purple coloration. |
| Growing Condition | Turnips grow best in fertile, moist, loamy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.8. You can improve the soil with well-rotted compost. Climate: Turnips grow best in cool conditions, with temperatures between 12-30°C and 18-23°C. Sowing: Sow seeds directly into the garden 10 mm deep and 7-15 cm apart, with rows 20-40 cm apart. You can also sow in small batches every few weeks from spring to late summer. |
| Germination Rate | - |
| Taste | White, sweet and crispy. |
| Appearance | Roots are eaten raw, pickled, and cooked. White-skinned apart from the upper 1 to 6 centimeters (1⁄2 to 2+1⁄2 inches), which protrude above the ground and are purple or red or greenish where the sun has hit. |
| Tolerance | Pests: Vulnerable to pests like aphids, root maggots, and cabbage worms. Regular monitoring and control measures are important. Diseases: Susceptible to diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew. Good air circulation and crop rotation help reduce risks. |
| Use Case | Balcony or Terrace & garden |
| Growth Requirements | Sunlight: Turnips like a sunny spot, but avoid direct midday sun. Watering: Keep the soil moist but not wet or dry. Water regularly during dry spells, providing about 1 inch of water per week. |
| Best Optimum Month/Season | July to September (or as per your local climatic conditions) |
| Maturity Days | 40-50 days |
| Number of Seeds | - |
| Quantity/Weight | 5 gms per packet |