Turnip Purple Top Milan | Heirloom
$4.00
Unit price perTurnip – Purple Top Milan (Heirloom)
(Brassica rapa)
Turnip ‘Purple Top Milan’ is a classic Italian heirloom variety prized for its attractive purple‑topped roots, smooth white flesh, and sweet, mild flavour. This fast‑growing turnip produces globe to slightly flattened roots that are tender and crisp when harvested young, making them perfect for both fresh eating and cooking.
Renowned for its early maturity and reliable performance, Purple Top Milan is an excellent choice for spring and autumn planting. Its fine‑grained, juicy texture and subtle sweetness make it ideal for salads, roasting, soups, and traditional vegetable dishes. The nutritious leafy tops are also edible and can be enjoyed like greens, adding even more versatility to this productive crop.
Easy to grow and quick to harvest, this variety is perfect for gardeners wanting a dependable, high‑quality root vegetable with both flavour and visual appeal.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Classic Italian heirloom turnip
- Smooth white roots with vibrant purple tops
- Mild, sweet flavour with tender texture
- Fast‑growing and early to harvest
- Edible greens as well as roots
🌱 Growing Tips
- Best grown in cool seasons for sweetest flavour
- Sow directly into loose, fertile soil
- Keep soil evenly moist for smooth, tender roots
- Harvest young (5–8 cm) for best flavour and texture
- Succession sow every few weeks for continuous supply
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Brassica rapa
- Plant type: Root vegetable
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Harvest: Approx. 45–60 days
- Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
- Approx. 200 seeds
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Turnip Purple Top Milan | Heirloom
$4.00
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Turnip – Purple Top Milan (Heirloom)
(Brassica rapa)
Turnip ‘Purple Top Milan’ is a classic Italian heirloom variety prized for its attractive purple‑topped roots, smooth white flesh, and sweet, mild flavour. This fast‑growing turnip produces globe to slightly flattened roots that are tender and crisp when harvested young, making them perfect for both fresh eating and cooking.
Renowned for its early maturity and reliable performance, Purple Top Milan is an excellent choice for spring and autumn planting. Its fine‑grained, juicy texture and subtle sweetness make it ideal for salads, roasting, soups, and traditional vegetable dishes. The nutritious leafy tops are also edible and can be enjoyed like greens, adding even more versatility to this productive crop.
Easy to grow and quick to harvest, this variety is perfect for gardeners wanting a dependable, high‑quality root vegetable with both flavour and visual appeal.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Classic Italian heirloom turnip
- Smooth white roots with vibrant purple tops
- Mild, sweet flavour with tender texture
- Fast‑growing and early to harvest
- Edible greens as well as roots
🌱 Growing Tips
- Best grown in cool seasons for sweetest flavour
- Sow directly into loose, fertile soil
- Keep soil evenly moist for smooth, tender roots
- Harvest young (5–8 cm) for best flavour and texture
- Succession sow every few weeks for continuous supply
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Brassica rapa
- Plant type: Root vegetable
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Harvest: Approx. 45–60 days
- Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
- Approx. 200 seeds
