{"product_id":"turnip","title":"Turnip | Purple Round White Top","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow crisp, sweet, and perfectly round roots of Purple Top White Globe turnips right in your home garden. This classic heirloom variety has been an American and Canadian favorite since the late 19th century, celebrated for its smooth, bright white globes crowned with vivid purple tops, tender white flesh, and mild, sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing and dependable, Purple Top White Globe delivers heavy yields of tender 3- to 4-inch roots in under two months, while also providing a rich harvest of nutritious turnip greens. Its compact habit and stellar cold tolerance make it an essential crop for spring and autumn succession planting across Canadian gardens, performing beautifully in raised beds, traditional plots, and container displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Purple Top White Globe Turnips?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic heirloom producing smooth, globe-shaped roots with striking magenta-purple crowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, sweet, and crisp white flesh with no harsh bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual harvest crop—enjoy both the tender roots and nutrient-dense green tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid-maturing cool-season favorite—harvest roots in just 45–55 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent storage potential for fall and winter cellar keeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 45–55 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50-60 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Purple Top White Globe Turnips from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow turnip seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked for a spring crop, or sow in mid-to-late summer (about 6–8 weeks before your first fall frost) for an exceptionally sweet autumn harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds 6–13 mm (1\/4 to 1\/2 inch) deep and 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart in rows spaced 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart. When seedlings reach 7–10 cm (3–4 inches) tall, thin them to a final spacing of 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart to allow ample room for round root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location receiving full sun to partial shade with loose, well-draining soil free of rocks. Keep soil consistently moist to ensure roots grow quickly and remain tender, crisp, and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest young roots when they reach 5–8 cm (2 to 3 inches) in diameter for the best texture and mildest flavor. Light autumn frosts enhance the natural sugars in both roots and greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Turnips in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Top White Globe turnip is exceptionally well-suited to Canadian growing conditions, thriving during the cool, crisp shoulder seasons of spring and late fall across all growing zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccession sowing every two weeks from early spring through midsummer provides a continuous supply of crisp roots and tender greens from early summer straight through until freeze-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/blogs\/in-the-garden\/how-to-grow-turnips-in-canada-complete-growing-guide\" title=\"How To Grow Turnips in Canada | Complete Guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Grow Turnip in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"How%20to%20Grow%20Turnips%20|%20Complete%20Growing%20Guide%20(PDF)\" title=\"How To Grow Turnips In Canada | Complete Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurple Top White Globe Turnip Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa subsp. rapa 'Purple Top White Globe'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/rutabaga-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eTurnip (Purple Top White Globe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eBiennial grown as an annual root \u0026amp; green crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 45–55 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 50-60 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/pollinators-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePollination Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; 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With its rapid maturity, mild sweetness, and double harvest of roots and greens, Purple Top White Globe turnip is a deeply satisfying and essential addition to your Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your seeds this season and enjoy a fast, abundant harvest of gourmet root vegetables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":33188248617048,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/how-to-grow-turnips-canada.png?v=1793663926","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/turnip","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}