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Seven Top Turnip Seeds

Brassica rapa

5.00 (7 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: A cool weather crop, Seven Top turnips thrive when planted three weeks before the last frost in the spring, or after the hottest part of summer for a fall crop. Direct sow our turnip seeds for sale in rich, deeply worked soil and full sun, 1/2" deep in rows 12-18" apart; as the seedlings grow, thin them to 4-6" apart.

Growing: Apply mulch to conserve moisture and control weeds. Watch out for pests such as the red and black harlequin bug, which must be removed to prevent damage.

Harvesting: Harvest greens as soon as they reach a good size for eating; if using both the greens and the root, harvest only 2-3 leaves per root. Since small turnips have the most tenderness and flavor, pull them when they reach a size of 1-3". To store them for extended periods, cut the top down to 1/2" and store in a cool, dark place without washing off the dirt. Gardeners with warmer winters will be able to apply a layer of mulch and leave the crop in the ground all winter.

Seed Saving: Turnips will cross pollinate with other varieties of turnips, and should be isolated to ensure genetic purity. This vegetable must overwinter before producing seed. In warmer climates, a layer of mulch will be sufficient for protection. In colder climates, dig up the turnips; cut the tops to 1" and store them in damp sand at 33-40 degrees F until replanting in spring. The roots will send up flowering stalks. When the seed pods begin to turn brown, remove them before they shatter or dig up the entire plant and hang it upside down in a protected location to dry. Thresh the seed from the dry pods by crushing them. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 4 years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Brassica rapa

Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 10,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Green

Seven Top Turnip Seeds 5.0
Review By Linda

Seven Top turnip seeds

I was glad to find this variety for turnip greens. Your packaging is great, the seeds look clean and viable, they arrived lickety split. I look forward to planting!

Seven Top Turnip Seeds 5.0
Review By Paul Puckett

Lotsa seeds

My seeds arrived plenty quick, and waaay more seeds than I expected. We haven't planted any yet, but if they sprout as good as they look, we'll have some great plants.

Seven Top Turnip Seeds 5.0
Review By Jeremiah

Great value

While I have not planted yet, the seeds look awesome and what a deal for the amount of seeds vs cost/shipped to the home without spending time and gas money to pick them up. Will order again!

Seven Top Turnip Seeds 5.0
Review By Jesse Schwartz

A beautiful package

The seeds came in a package with a strikingly majestic image of three women.I suspect it's based upon Scripture, namely the Book of Ruth. You should have accompanied it with proper attribution-the title, name of the artist and date.Also the layout needs adjustment because when you turn the package the reverse side is upside down.
Thank you for being original and creative.

Seven Top Turnip Seeds 5.0
Review By Agatha Rose

My turnips

Well, I planted these last week and am awaiting their arrival.

Seven Top Turnip Seeds 5.0
Review By Wanda Conner

Seven Top Turnip Seeds

Very please with product and the speed of delivery.

Seven Top Turnip Seeds 5.0
Review By Lyman Clayborn

Shipment

Please review the reference on package making reference to ECC 3:12, should it be ECC 3:13? Received shipment in very good condition, planted and have very good results.
Thanks

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $2.98 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (~40,000 Seeds) $6.86 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $9.60 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $43.20 -+
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $76.80 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $182.40 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $345.60 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $672.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This variety does not produce an edible turnip root but is grown for the best-tasting turnip greens you will ever eat. It is very nutritious and high in calcium, and tasty in salads or steamed. The dark green leaves reach almost 24" tall at full maturity of 45 days. This variety is also grown for sprouts and baby leaves.
The Seven Top turnip, a turnip seed for sale grown especially for the unsurpassed flavor of its nutritious greens, is the most popular source of turnip greens in the southern regions of the United States. The use of turnip tops for salad greens goes all the way back to ancient Greece, and has been a common practice in nearly every civilization since then.

You can also take a look at our other turnip seeds for sale.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: A cool weather crop, Seven Top turnips thrive when planted three weeks before the last frost in the spring, or after the hottest part of summer for a fall crop. Direct sow our turnip seeds for sale in rich, deeply worked soil and full sun, 1/2" deep in rows 12-18" apart; as the seedlings grow, thin them to 4-6" apart.

Growing: Apply mulch to conserve moisture and control weeds. Watch out for pests such as the red and black harlequin bug, which must be removed to prevent damage.

Harvesting: Harvest greens as soon as they reach a good size for eating; if using both the greens and the root, harvest only 2-3 leaves per root. Since small turnips have the most tenderness and flavor, pull them when they reach a size of 1-3". To store them for extended periods, cut the top down to 1/2" and store in a cool, dark place without washing off the dirt. Gardeners with warmer winters will be able to apply a layer of mulch and leave the crop in the ground all winter.

Seed Saving: Turnips will cross pollinate with other varieties of turnips, and should be isolated to ensure genetic purity. This vegetable must overwinter before producing seed. In warmer climates, a layer of mulch will be sufficient for protection. In colder climates, dig up the turnips; cut the tops to 1" and store them in damp sand at 33-40 degrees F until replanting in spring. The roots will send up flowering stalks. When the seed pods begin to turn brown, remove them before they shatter or dig up the entire plant and hang it upside down in a protected location to dry. Thresh the seed from the dry pods by crushing them. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 4 years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Brassica rapa

Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 10,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Green

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 7 reviews
5.0

Review By Linda

Seven Top turnip seeds

I was glad to find this variety for turnip greens. Your packaging is great, the seeds look clean and viable, they arrived lickety split. I look forward to planting!

5.0

Review By Paul Puckett

Lotsa seeds

My seeds arrived plenty quick, and waaay more seeds than I expected. We haven't planted any yet, but if they sprout as good as they look, we'll have some great plants.

5.0

Review By Jeremiah

Great value

While I have not planted yet, the seeds look awesome and what a deal for the amount of seeds vs cost/shipped to the home without spending time and gas money to pick them up. Will order again!

5.0

Review By Jesse Schwartz

A beautiful package

The seeds came in a package with a strikingly majestic image of three women.I suspect it's based upon Scripture, namely the Book of Ruth. You should have accompanied it with proper attribution-the title, name of the artist and date.Also the layout needs adjustment because when you turn the package the reverse side is upside down.
Thank you for being original and creative.

5.0

Review By Agatha Rose

My turnips

Well, I planted these last week and am awaiting their arrival.

5.0

Review By Wanda Conner

Seven Top Turnip Seeds

Very please with product and the speed of delivery.

5.0

Review By Lyman Clayborn

Shipment

Please review the reference on package making reference to ECC 3:12, should it be ECC 3:13? Received shipment in very good condition, planted and have very good results.
Thanks