Purple Top Milan" turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa) - seed

Purple Top Milan" turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa) - seed

Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2024
Germination period: approx. 1-2 weeks

Each pack contains approx. 50 seeds! Larger quantities on request!

Sowing instructions

Sowing Brassica rapa var. rapa "Purple Top Milan" seeds is very easy and requires little effort. Sow the seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer. Choose a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown about 1 cm deep in rows 30 cm apart. Make sure to keep the soil moist until the seedlings appear, which usually happens within 7-14 days.

Tips and tricks

For a rich harvest of Purple Top Milan turnips, you should follow a few simple tips. Thin out the seedlings as soon as they are about 5 cm high to ensure a distance of 10-15 cm between the plants. This promotes the growth of larger and healthier beets. Keep the soil moist at all times, but avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot. A layer of mulch will help retain moisture and reduce weed growth. To keep pests such as cabbage flies and fleas away, you can use protective netting or regularly treat the plants with an organic insecticide.

Worth knowing

Brassica rapa var. rapa "Purple Top Milan" is an old variety that is prized for its culinary qualities. The white turnips with purple tops are not only visually appealing, but also rich in vitamins and minerals. They can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen, whether raw in salads, steamed as a side dish or in stews and soups. The plants are also quite cold-resistant and can be harvested even after the first frost, which makes them even tastier. By growing this variety, you are also promoting biodiversity in your garden and preserving a traditional vegetable variety.

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Important:

• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage ability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.). we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
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