Turnip – Milan Purple Top
£1.95
Turnip Milan Purple Top produces flat shaped roots of light purple and white with white flesh within. It is a fast to mature variety and is ideal for an early start under cloches. These turnips can be eaten when they are small and tender, as this is when they will have the best flavour.
Pack size: 1200 Seeds
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Description
Turnip Milan Purple Top produces flat shaped roots of light purple and white with white flesh within. It is a fast to mature variety and is ideal for an early start under cloches. These turnips can be eaten when they are small and tender, as this is when they will have the best flavour.
Pack size: 1200 Seeds
Additional Details
When to Sow Milan Purple Top Turnip Seeds
March to June
Where to Sow
Early sowings are best made under cloches. Sow seed direct into growing site in seed drills 2cm (3/4in) deep with rows spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Sow in succession every 14 days to prolong the harvest period.
What to do Next
As soon as first rough leaves appear, thin to 10cm (4in) apart. Harvest from when roots are golf ball size, pull alternate roots to maximise crop. Water regularly during hot dry weather to prevent roots from going woody .
Maturity
June to October
Handy Tip
Can be grown for turnip tops, an alternative to spinach. Sow a little thicker but do not thin, treat as cut and come again crop.
Nutritional Values
A good source of Vitamins B6 and a very good source of dietary fibre and Vitamin C.
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