Purple Top Turnip

1500–4000

Dry matter (lbs/A)

5.5–7.0

Preferred pH

0

Total nitrogen (lbs/A)

Planting information

  • Planting window: March–April/August
  • Planting depth (in): 1/8–1/4
  • Seeding rate (lbs/A): 3–4
  • Mix seeding rate (lbs/A): 1–2
  • Length of stand (yrs): Annual
  • Days to germination: 5–7
Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Traits

Heat Tolerance
Drought Tolerance
Shade Tolerance
Flood Tolerance
Low Fertility Tolerance

Performance

Soil Builder
Erosion Fighter
Weed Fighter
Good Grazing
Quick Growth
Lasting Residue
Attract Beneficials
Bears Traffic
  • High-quality, high bulb yielding turnip
  • Grow with the “globe” exposed providing easy access to the entire plant
  • Can utilize in summer or fall
  • Used for livestock or wildlife
  • Mixes with cereal grains well, especially oats