Matures in 55 Days

Roots are 3 to 5 inches in diameter, globe-shaped, clean, and smooth. Upper portion is bright reddish-purple, pure white below. Flesh is white, fine-textured, and tender with a sweet, mild flavor. Tops are medium-large, erect, dark green, and of fine flavor.

SOWING:
Plant seed outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. For fall and winter use, sow in late summer. Plant in rows 18 inches apart, spacing seeds ½ inch apart in the row. Cover seed with ½ inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow.

THINNING:
When plants are 1 to 2 inches tall, thin or transplant, spacing plants 5 inches apart.

GERMINATION:
Germinates in 1 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

REMARKS:
Turnips may be broadcast among the corn at last cultivation. Just before severe frost, lift the roots and store for the winter.