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Turnip Purple Top White Globe organic

Name: Turnip Purple Top White Globe organic
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Common name Organic Purple Top White Globe Turnip

Latin name Brassica rapa subsp. rapa 'Purple Top White Globe'

Quantity per packet Approximately 200 seeds

Purple Top White Globe Turnip produces quick harvests of flavorful roots suitable for a wide range of culinary uses. Its versatility and ease of cultivation make it an outstanding choice for home vegetable gardens.

Product information

Product
identification

Common nameOrganic Purple Top White Globe Turnip

Latin nameBrassica rapa subsp. rapa 'Purple Top White Globe'

FamilyBrassicaceae

TypeVegetable

CycleBiennial

Quantity per packApproximately 200 seeds

Code produitBIOVO-0171

Product
description

Organic Purple Top White Globe Turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa ‘Purple Top White Globe’) is an heirloom variety appreciated for its round white roots topped with a very distinctive purple crown. Its white flesh is tender, mild, and slightly sweet, offering excellent eating quality both raw and cooked. Fast to mature, this turnip produces generous harvests about 50 days after sowing while adding ornamental value to the vegetable garden with its vigorous green foliage. Biennial by nature, it may produce small yellow flowers in its second year if a few plants are left to bolt.

Easy to grow, Purple Top White Globe Turnip prefers cool temperatures, loose, fertile, well-drained soil, and regular moisture to form uniform, tender roots. Sow directly in the garden from April through August, as soon as the soil can be worked, with successive sowings to extend the harvest. Full sun to partial shade suits its growth well. Thin young seedlings, weed regularly, and harvest roots at the right stage to prevent them from becoming fibrous.

This organic turnip is ideal for family vegetable gardens, intensive growing beds, autumn harvests, and diverse edible gardens. Its roots can be enjoyed raw in salads, roasted, mashed, in soups, or in stews, while the young leaves can be cooked like spinach. It pairs well with peas, lettuces, onions, spinach, and beans, helping diversify the vegetable garden. If a few plants are allowed to flower in their second year, their blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodApril to August

Best time

April to August

Sowing depth1 cm (0.4 in)

Germination temperature10 to 25 °C (50 to 77 °F)

Germination time5 to 10 days

Propagation

Propagated by seed. Plants left until their second year produce flowers and viable seed for future sowings.

Growing
method

Direct sow outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring and continue sowing through late summer for extended harvests. This variety performs best in cool weather and produces the highest-quality roots under steady growing conditions. Use loose, fertile soil rich in organic matter to encourage uniform root development. Keep the soil consistently moist throughout germination and growth. Thin seedlings to reduce competition and produce well-shaped roots. Late summer sowings often produce the sweetest harvests. Harvest before the roots become oversized and fibrous.

Soil
and care

ExposureFull sun to partial shade

Soil

Loose, fertile, well-drained soil. A light soil structure encourages uniform, tender, round roots.

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Watering

Water regularly to keep the soil cool and evenly moist. Consistent moisture encourages uniform root development and helps prevent tough, fibrous roots.

Fertilization

Incorporate well-aged compost before sowing to encourage steady growth. Moderate fertilization is generally sufficient for producing high-quality roots.

Care levelEasy

Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season to prevent water stress and fibrous roots. Weed regularly to reduce competition during early growth. Harvest roots once they reach the desired size to preserve tenderness. Successive sowings ensure continuous production. Remove crop residues at the end of the season to help reduce disease pressure.

Container
growing

Recommended pot size

25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in)

Purple Top White Globe Turnip grows well in medium-depth containers filled with loose, fertile growing mix. Well-drained pots encourage uniform, tender roots while making soil moisture easier to manage. Place containers in a sunny location for the best harvests. Successive sowings provide fresh turnips from spring through autumn, making this variety an excellent choice for balconies and urban gardens.

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

This heirloom variety produces round white roots with distinctive purple tops that are prized for their mild flavor and rapid growth.

Garden use

Purple Top White Globe Turnip is ideal for family vegetable gardens, intensive growing beds, and root crop gardens. Its rapid growth makes it an excellent choice for succession planting, while autumn harvests store well for several weeks. Plants left to flower in their second year also support pollinators and increase biodiversity in the garden.

Bloom period

Second-year plants produce small yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Flowering occurs only if the roots are left to overwinter for seed production.

Flower colorYellow

Foliage colorGreen

Harvest

July to November or about 50 days after sowing

Fruiting

Round edible roots with white flesh and purple shoulders.

Wildlife appealPollinators

Size
and facts

Height30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)

Spread5 cm (2 in)

Growth rateFast

Minimum temperature-10°C (14°F)

Foliage typeDeciduous

Papillonstrue

Planting
partners

Good companions

Pea, Lettuce, Onion, Spinach, Bean

Avoid planting with

Potato, mustard

Recipe
and inspiration

Young roots are delicious raw in salads thanks to their crisp texture and mild, sweet flavor. Mature turnips are excellent roasted, mashed, in soups, or in traditional stews. The tender greens are also edible and can be prepared like spinach. This versatile heirloom variety allows you to enjoy both the roots and foliage in a wide range of recipes.

Frequently asked questions

When should I sow Purple Top White Globe Turnips in Canada? +

Begin sowing as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Successive sowings through August provide harvests over several months.

Why are my turnips becoming fibrous? +

Roots harvested too late or grown under dry conditions may become tough and fibrous. Rapid growth with consistent moisture produces the best quality.

Can I eat the turnip greens? +

Yes. The young leaves are highly nutritious and delicious. They can be cooked like spinach or added to soups and sautés.

How long before harvest? +

This variety usually reaches maturity about 50 days after sowing. Baby turnips may be harvested even earlier if desired.

Is this turnip suitable for autumn harvests? +

Yes. It is especially valued for autumn harvests, as cool temperatures improve both flavor and texture.

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.