Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Purple Top Turnip

Heirloom root vegetable producing sweet, mild roots and nutrient-rich greens. Adaptable, fast-growing, and ideal for gardens, forage, or cover cropping.

Purple Top Turnip (Brassica rapa) is a classic heirloom seed variety cherished for its dual-purpose benefits: flavorful roots and nutrient-packed leafy greens. With its distinct purple-topped, white-bottomed bulbs, this turnip is not only a reliable food crop but also a valuable addition to sustainable gardening and forage systems.

Turnips germinate quickly (5–10 days) and reach maturity in just 50–60 days, making them one of the fastest cool-season crops. Adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates, they thrive in USDA Zones 2–9, particularly in cooler seasons.

The roots are mildly sweet and tender when harvested at 2–3 inches in diameter, while the greens are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, and iron. Beyond home gardening, Purple Top Turnip is widely used as a cover crop and forage, improving soil health, suppressing weeds, and providing high-quality livestock feed.

Whether grown for the table, the farm, or the field, Purple Top Turnip is a versatile, nutrient-dense, and eco-friendly crop that delivers consistent results.

Key Features

Heirloom Variety – Non-GMO, open-pollinated seed.

Fast Maturity – Ready to harvest in just 50–60 days.

Dual-Purpose Crop – Edible roots & leafy greens.

Soil-Friendly – Improves aeration & nutrient cycling.

Cool-Season Resilience – Thrives in spring & fall planting.

Forage & Cover Crop – Excellent for livestock & soil health.

Adaptable to Soils – Grows in loam, clay, or sandy soils.

Nutrient Profile (Label Information)

Purity %: 95%+

Germination Rate %: 85%+

Weed Seed %: ≤0.5%

Other Crop Seed %: ≤0.5%

Inert Matter %: ≤2%

Lot Number: For traceability

Origin: Certified heirloom source

Test Date: Ensures freshness & viability

Net Weight: Multiple sizes available

Best Uses / Plant Types

✔️ Home vegetable gardens
✔️ Sustainable farming & market gardens
✔️ Forage crop for livestock
✔️ Soil improvement & cover cropping
✔️ Fall & spring seasonal planting

Benefits & Performance

Nutritious roots and greens for food or forage

Improves soil aeration & organic matter

Suppresses weeds and prevents erosion

Quick-growing crop for fast harvest cycles

Excellent adaptability across climates & soils

How & When to Apply

Best Planting Seasons:

Spring: Sow 2–4 weeks before last frost.

Fall: Plant 8–10 weeks before first frost.

Seeding Rate:

Direct Sow: 1 lb per 250 ft row (or 2–5 lbs per acre for forage).

Depth: ¼–½ inch deep.

Steps:

Prepare soil, ensuring good drainage and fertility.

Sow seeds directly and thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart.

Maintain consistent moisture, especially during early growth.

Harvest roots at 2–3 inches in diameter; greens can be cut younger.

Why Choose Old Cobblers Farm Wicked – Purple Top Turnip

At Old Cobblers Farm Wicked, we provide premium heirloom seeds selected for purity, performance, and adaptability. Our Purple Top Turnip seeds are carefully tested to ensure high germination rates, nutrient-rich harvests, and soil-building benefits.

Reliable, fast-growing heirloom crop

Eco-friendly & sustainable farming option

Trusted by gardeners, farmers, and homesteaders

Ideal For

Home gardeners seeking quick, reliable harvests

Farmers needing nutrient-dense forage crops

Cover cropping for soil enrichment

Sustainable food production systems

Available Sizes

5 lb – Home gardeners / trial plots

10 lb – Small-scale farms or gardens

15 lb – Mid-sized plots & cover cropping

20 lb – Larger farms & forage use