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
Performance
- 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