{"product_id":"turnip-seeds-purple-top-white-globe","title":"TURNIP Seeds, Purple Top White Globe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Top White Globe (Brassica rapa) is a classic heirloom turnip with smooth, round roots that are purple above the soil line and creamy white below.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dual-purpose variety grown for both its mild, sweet roots and its edible greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica rapa 'Purple Top White Globe'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated root vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 50 to 55 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e thin to 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 inches across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting and mashing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking the greens like other braising greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall harvests sweetened by frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1\/2 inch deep in loose, fertile, well-drained soil in cool weather, in spring or late summer for a fall crop. Thin seedlings so roots can size up, and keep moisture consistent for tender, mild roots. Harvest the roots young at 2 to 3 inches for the best texture, or after light frost for added sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild, sweet, and slightly earthy; the young roots are crisp raw and turn creamy when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304497680662,"sku":"D-55-6799151","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/TURNIP_Seeds_Purple_Top_White_Globe.jpg?v=1764626976","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/turnip-seeds-purple-top-white-globe","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}