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D.T. Brown turnip seed packet with images of turnips and a stew.

Turnip Milan Purple Top Seeds

Name: Turnip Milan Purple Top Seeds
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 11717
Price: 2.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Botanical Name: Brassica rapa

1750 SeedsSKU: 11717

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The classic flat-rooted turnip. Produces reliable yields of medium sized roots. The white flesh is truly delicious and the leaves are great used as 'greens'. Well worth growing!

Key information

Botanical Name: Brassica rapa

Genus: Turnip

For outdoor sowing When: March to July. Where: In a prepared seed bed. How: Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover with 1.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-21 days. For continuous crops sow every 2-3 weeks. Care: When large enough thin to 10cm apart. Keep moist and weed free. Harvest: June to October, take alternate plants allowing others to develop fully. Harvest up to the diameter of a tennis ball.

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Turnip Milan Purple Top Seeds

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FAQs

Want to know more about our Purple Top Milan turnip seeds? We answer your questions here.

When is the best time to sow Purple Top Milan turnip seeds?

The best time to sow Purple Top Milan turnip seeds is from mid-February under cloches or fleece for early crops ready by May-June, or directly outdoors from March to June for quick summer harvest. Sow seeds thinly 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart, then thin seedlings to 10-15cm between plants once they have two true leaves. This spacing promotes strong, evenly sized roots and good airflow, reducing disease risk.

When do you harvest Purple Top Milan turnip?

Lift them when they are tennis ball size for peak mildness and snap. This is usually 40-45 days after sowing and ensures the best-tasting, tender vegetables. For March-June sowings, start picking from May through September; July-August crops come up in October. Twist off the tops right after lifting to stop regrowth, eat the greens like spinach, and store the roots in a cool, dry spot, like a fridge drawer, to enjoy for weeks.

What grows well alongside Purple Top Milan turnips?

Plant with peas, beans, lettuce, or onions for mutual benefits, such as pest deterrence and improved soil health. Rotate away from other brassicas and the cabbage family to prevent clubroot buildup over seasons.