turnip seed planting rate Turnip & Rutabaga Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO Pack – SurvivalGardenSeeds

turnip seed planting rate Turnip & Rutabaga Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO Pack – SurvivalGardenSeedsGrow a diverse mix of nutritious root vegetables with the Turnip & Rutabaga Seeds Collectiona carefully selected heirloom trio featuring Purple Top Turnip, Snowball White Turnip, and American Purple Top Rutabaga. Each non GMO variety offers dependable germination, cool season resilience, and delicious results for both greens and roots. Ideal for backyard gardens, raised beds, or homesteads focused on year round food security and self reliance.

Grow a diverse mix of nutritious root vegetables with the Turnip & Rutabaga Seeds Collection—a carefully selected heirloom trio featuring Purple Top Turnip, Snowball White Turnip, and American Purple Top Rutabaga. Each non-GMO variety offers dependable germination, cool-season resilience, and delicious results for both greens and roots. Ideal for backyard gardens, raised beds, or homesteads focused on year-round food security and self-reliance.

Versatile Cool-Season Collection:
Enjoy two planting opportunities each year—spring and fall—for a continuous supply of fresh greens and hearty storage roots. These easy-to-grow crops thrive in USDA Zones 3–9, making them suitable for most climates across the U.S.

Why Gardeners Love the Turnip & Rutabaga Collection:

• Three Classic Varieties: Includes Purple Top Turnip for tender greens and roots, Snowball White Turnip for mild, crisp texture, and American Purple Top Rutabaga for rich, golden storage roots.
• Dual-Purpose Harvests: Pick greens in 30–40 days or allow roots to mature in 50–65 days for late-season storage.
• Easy to Grow: Germinates in 5–10 days; performs well in full sun and well-drained soil.
• Adaptable Growing Options: Suitable for raised beds, garden rows, or container gardening.
• Reliable Heirloom Genetics: Open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds that can be saved for future planting.

How to Plant & Grow:

• When to Sow: Direct seed outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in spring, or 6–8 weeks before the first frost in fall.
• Soil & Light: Prefers cool weather, full sun, and fertile, well-drained soil.
• Spacing: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep; thin seedlings to 3–6 inches apart for best root development.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist to encourage uniform growth.
• Harvest: Pick young greens early or allow roots to mature before the ground freezes.

Harvest & Use:

• Turnip Greens: Tender and flavorful when harvested young, great for sautés or soups.
• Turnip & Rutabaga Roots: Excellent roasted, mashed, or added to stews; store well through winter for extended use.

This collection contains 3 packets of seeds including:

Snowball Turnip (pkg.wt. 400mg) also known as Tokyo turnip, is a small, white turnip with a mild, sweet flavor. It is often eaten raw in salads or pickled, but can also be roasted or sautéed. 

Purple Top Turnip (pkg.wt. 750mg) is a larger turnip with a purple and white coloration. It has a slightly spicy flavor and a denser texture than the Snowball Turnip. Purple Top Turnips are often roasted, mashed, or used in soups and stews.

American Purple Top Rutabaga (pkg.wt. 500mg) is a root vegetable that is a cross between a turnip and a cabbage. It has a yellow flesh and a purple and white skin. The flesh is sweet and nutty, with a slightly bitter aftertaste.