TURNIP
Hybrid / Open Pollinated

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Variety
Days
Direct Seed
Tops
Root
Size/Shape
Root
Color
Root
Description
HYBRID
Alamo

33
Short Petiole
Broad, Smooth Leaf
Small
Narrow

Greens type. Excellent yields and re-growth ability. Excellent taste. Tolerant to Aphid, Turnip Mosaic Virus.

All Top

35
Long petiole. Erect, tall, broad leaf
Not for Harvest
Greens type. High yielding, vigorous re-growth. Tolerant to Aphid and Turnip Mosaic Virus.
Just Right

70
Large
Glossy Green
Very Large
Semi-Globe
Pure
White

Produces very large roots with excellent uniformity. Early bolting, very late pithiness, high cold tolerance. For fall.

Royal Crest

45-50
Medium Large Deeply Lobed Leaf
3”-6”
Flat Globe
Deep Purple
White Bottom

Tall tops with deep purple roots. Great for bunching. Tops are larger than Royal Crown, roots a deeper purple.

Royal Crown

45-55
Medium Small Deeply Lobed Leaf
3”-6”
Flat Globe
Deep Purple
White Bottom

Fast growing with good uniformity. Roots retain interior quality with size. Attractive roots and greens.


Southern Green

36
Dark Green Glossy
Large Oval
Small
Short
Very rapid growth with very dark green and smooth leaves. Tall, vigorous plant with earlier re-growth.
Tokyo Cross

35
Glossy
Green
6"
Globe
White
Roots are perfect globe shaped and very smooth. Early variety that is highly tolerant to virus.
Top Star

36
Deep Green
Broad Serrated Leaf
Narrow
Small
A Topper-type early maturing hybrid. Good re-growth capability provides top yield potential. Very serrated leaf.
Topper

35
Large, Deep Green Broad, Serrated Leaf
Med. Small
Top Shaped
Pale Green

High yielding, will re-grow up to 3 times after cutting. Tolerant to Aphid and Turnip Mosaic Virus.

Variety
Days
Direct Seed
Tops
Root
Size/Shape
Root
Color
Root
Description
OPEN POLLINATED
Purple Top

55
Medium Tall, Dark Green Cut Leaf
Large
Globe
Bright Purple
White Bottom

Extremely popular open pollinated variety with prolific greens and smooth attractive roots. Flesh is crisp and mild.

Seven Top
45
Medium Dark Green Cut Leaf
Not for Harvest
Popular open pollinated variety for turnip greens. Harvest while young and tender. Grown as a winter annual.
White Egg 52-57 Erect, Compact, Medium Green Cut Leaf Small Ovate White A compact plant with consistent production of sweet, tender roots.