Turnip, Aprovecho Hardy (Organically Grown Seeds)

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Description: White globes have either white, purple or green tops (or any combination of those colours). They are strong, hardy and attractive and perform well in colder climates.

Organically Grown/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO

Pack Size: 80 seeds

Latin Name: Brassica rapa

Main Uses: Culinary

Days to Maturity: 70 days
Exposure: Full sun
Seed Source: Organically grown

Germination: 5 - 10 days at 21ºC.  
Outdoors: Sow seeds 2 - 3" apart in rows 18 - 30" apart once soil has warmed to about 12ºC. Thin seedlings to 4 - 6" apart. 
Planting depth: 1''.   

Harvesting: Turnips are sweetest when harvested after two light frosts.


Growing in Containers: Can be grown in extra large pots or raised boxes.

Fertilizing (Containers): Add 25% quality compost to potting mix; fertilize weekly with a higher nitrogen organic plant food such as Ocean Fish.

Watering (Containers): Water evenly - very important!

Growing in Mixed Planters: Not well suited to mixed planters.

Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden bed recently amended with quality compost. Feed weekly with a higher nitrogen organic fertilizer.

Watering (Garden): Water young plants regularly to establish, then water deeply as conditions require.

Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.

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