Golden Ball Turnip
Golden Ball Turnip
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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Golden Ball is a rare heirloom turnip with large, golden-yellow roots averaging about 4 inches in diameter. Seldom grown outside specialized farms, it offers a delicious peppery taste and is rich in iron, potassium, fiber, and vitamins C and K.
At a glance
- Variety: Golden Ball, heirloom turnip
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Root: Golden-yellow, about 4 inches across
- Nutrition: Rich in iron, potassium, fiber, vitamins C and K, beta carotene
- Season: Cool weather
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Roasting and mashing
- Soups and stews
- Fresh in salads
- Cool-season and fall gardens
How to grow
Direct sow in early spring or late summer for a fall crop, as turnips grow best in cool weather. Plant in full sun with loose, well-drained soil and thin seedlings to give roots room. Harvest while roots are tender, around 4 inches across.
Flavor profile
Pleasantly peppery and slightly sweet, with crisp golden flesh.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a family-run, Michigan-based seed company offering a huge selection of affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds. Their mission is to make gardening simple, accessible, and budget-friendly for everyone.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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