Purple Top Turnip Seeds
Classic, Hardy & Delicious! Add some charm and nutrition to your garden with Purple Top Turnips—a time-tested heirloom with sweet, white roots topped by bold purple crowns. Enjoy both the roots and leafy greens in soups, sautés, and fresh from the garden!
Why You'll Love Purple Top Turnips:
Dual-purpose crop: tender, mildly sweet roots + nutritious greens
Fast-maturing and perfect for cool-season growing
Great for roasting, boiling, mashing, or eating raw
Hardy, easy to grow, and reliable in desert gardens
Planting Instructions for Zone 9B: Best Planting Time:
Fall: September–November
Late Winter/Early Spring: January–March
Sunlight: Full sun Soil: Loose, well-drained soil with added compost Water: Keep soil consistently moist for tender roots Spacing: Sow seeds 1/2" deep, 2–4 inches apart in rows 12–18" apart Days to Harvest: 45–60 days
Tip: Harvest young for best flavor. Turnip greens can be harvested even earlier and used like collards or spinach!
Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:Purple Top Turnips are a rich source of vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and calcium. The roots help support immune health, digestion, and circulation, while the greens are high in antioxidants, vitamin K, and folate—great for bone health, inflammation reduction, and detox support.
Grow wholesome, hearty nutrition with Purple Top Turnips!
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