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'Purple Top White Globe' Turnips |
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Plants produce 4- to 5-inch, nearly round, white-fleshed roots with purple shoulders. Young leaves can be cooked as greens. Also known as 'Purple-Top Globe'.
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50-55
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| Seed Sources: |
Gurneys Seed & Nursery Co. - updated in 2019
Seed Savers Exchange - updated in 2014
Henry Field's Seed and Nursery Co. - updated in 2013
Western Wonder, LLC - updated in 2011
BBBseed - updated in 2011
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Overall: (4.5 Stars)
Taste: (4.5 Stars)
Yield: (4.5 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.8 Stars) |
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| Reviews |
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Number of Reviews: 4
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 02/05/2010 by
Joseph L
- An experienced gardener
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Cache, Utah, United States
Frost Free Season: Fewer than 103 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Grows reliably for me, especially when thinned soon after germination to about 6 inches apart. |
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Reviewed on 07/17/2008 by
CvilleGardener
- An intermediate gardener
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I agree with the other reviews; this is a terrific turnip to grow. Problem-free, produces beautiful round white and purple roots with a nice spicy flavor. Also the greens are the best you can grow, tastier than collards or mustard in my view. In Central Va, more productive in spring than in fall ... |
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Reviewed on 05/07/2006 by
farmerdill
- An experienced gardener
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This is the standard by which all turnips are judged. It grows well for me and has the best tasting greens. The roots are good, but somewhat irregular in size and shape. Most will vary between round and top shaped. They do grow to a large size if left in the field. |
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Reviewed on 03/27/2006 by
zoebisch01
- An intermediate gardener
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Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Very easy to grow in central PA. The standard turnip we all know and love, is perfect taken fresh from the ground. Crisp white flesh is wonderful steamed. The tops are very good when young, although they can be eaten when the root is harvested, the tradeoff being a slightly tougher green that needs more cooking. |
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