TURNIP ‘Purple Top Milan’
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. rapitera
Important Notice: These seeds have been treated with a fungicide (Thiram). Do not consume the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is a requirement under AQIS regulations for certain seed varieties. This treatment does not affect the growth of your crops or pose a risk to beneficial insects like bees. We make every effort to source untreated seed stock whenever possible; however, availability in Australia is extremely limited.
An Italian heirloom introduced before 1888 with creamy white flat roots topped with purple. Excellent flavor, flesh is fine-grained, crisp and succulent, use roasted, boiled or mashed. The leafy tops are good steamed and they are high in carotene and calcium. This is a very hardy vegetable and easy to grow.
Plant Type: Cool season annual
Plant Height: 30 cm
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring to early autumn
- Subtropical: Late autumn to early winter
- Tropical: April – June
Germination: 6 – 10 days
Depth: 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow Where: Sow direct
Soil Type: Friable, deeply dug, well-drained soil, pH 5.5 – 6.5
Rows: 20 – 30 cm apart
Spacing: 7 – 12 cm between plants
Details: Keep moist to encourage growth and mulch well.
Harvest: 50 days; start harvesting once roots are golf-ball sized; turnips store well
