Description
300 Seeds per pack
(Brassica rapa) 38-70 days. Golden Ball Open Pollinated Turnip has golden yellow flesh that is sweet, tender, and flavorful. Golden Ball produces a 3″ to 4″ diameter bulb that tastes more like a Rutabaga than a turnip.
Planting Instructions for Golden Ball Turnip Seeds
Golden Ball Turnips are biennial, but they may produce seed in one season. Heirloom / Open Pollinated Turnips are direct sown, covering the seed with .25″-.5″ of soil. Turnip Seed germinates at temperatures between 70°F-85°F and germination occurring in 3-5 days. Once the Turnip plants are 2″ tall, thin them to 4″-8″ apart.
FAQ:
How long does it take for Golden Ball Turnips to mature?
Golden Ball Turnips mature in 38-70 days, depending on the desired size of the bulb.
What are the characteristics of Golden Ball Turnips?
Golden Ball Turnips produce 3″ to 4″ diameter golden yellow bulbs with sweet, tender, and flavorful flesh. Their taste is more similar to a Rutabaga than a typical turnip.
What are the planting instructions for Golden Ball Turnips?
Direct sow seeds and cover them with 0.25″-0.5″ of soil. Germination occurs in 3-5 days at temperatures between 70°F-85°F. Thin seedlings to 4″-8″ apart once they are 2″ tall.
Can Golden Ball Turnips produce seeds in one season?
While Golden Ball Turnips are biennial, they may produce seeds in one season under favorable conditions.
What are the best uses for Golden Ball Turnips?
Golden Ball Turnips are ideal for fresh eating, roasting, or cooking due to their sweet and tender flesh, and they make an excellent alternative to Rutabagas in recipes.
Hazel Hardisty (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Michele E. (verified owner) –
These Gold Ball turnips are great.