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🌱 Giant Itallan Purple Top Turnip (Organic) — Seeds
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Big, bold, and packed with flavour, Giant Italian ‘PT’ Turnip (Organic) produces large white roots and tender green tops—perfect for traditional dishes, soups, and sautéed greens.
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Seed Information
- Plant Type Vegetable
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy To Moderate
- Germination Time 7-14 Days
- Harvest Time 50-70 Days
- Best Season To Grow Spring or Late Summer (for autumn harvest)
- SunLight Needs Full Sun / Partial Shade
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 30-45 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No
A classic in Southern Italian kitchens, the Giant Italian ‘Purple Top’ Turnip is grown for both its large, firm white roots and its leafy green tops. This dual-purpose variety offers earthy, peppery turnips great for roasting or mashing, alongside greens that can be steamed, stir-fried, or added to rustic soups and pasta.
Easy to grow and quick to mature, this variety thrives in cooler weather and performs well in open ground or allotment beds. Grown from certified organic seeds, it supports a regenerative, low-waste approach to food growing—every part of the plant is edible.
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Type: Dual-purpose root & leaf vegetable
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Root Size: Large, globe-shaped
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Flavour: Mild, earthy root; peppery, mustardy greens
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Sowing Time: March–May & August–September
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Harvest Time: May–July & October–November
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Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
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Grows Well In: Beds, open ground, raised rows
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Certified Organic Seeds
For a crop that gives you hearty roots and vibrant greens, Giant Italian ‘PT’ Turnip is a standout seasonal staple—perfect for authentic, nutrient-rich meals.
🌿 Growing & Care Guide
A Bold, Traditional Variety with Big Flavour and Bigger Roots
Giant Italian ‘Purple Top’ is an heirloom turnip known for producing large, round roots with crisp white flesh and mild flavour. These organic seeds are great for late summer and autumn sowing, offering generous harvests for roasting, mashing, or slicing raw.
🛒 What You’ll Need:
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Organic Giant Italian ‘PT’ Turnip seeds
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Open ground, raised beds, or large containers
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Peat-free compost or fertile, well-drained soil
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Watering can and garden tools
🌿 Growing & Care Instructions
1. Sowing (Best Mar–May or Jul–Sep)
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Sow direct into prepared soil.
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Make drills 1–1.5cm deep, spaced 30cm apart.
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Sow seeds thinly, then lightly cover and water.
2. Germination
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Germinates in 5–10 days.
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Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during germination.
3. Thinning
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When seedlings are 5–7cm tall, thin to 15–20cm apart.
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Use thinnings in salads — they are mild and delicious!
4. Growing On
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Keep weed-free and water regularly, especially in dry periods.
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Apply a light mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool.
5. Feeding (Optional)
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If soil is poor, apply an organic vegetable feed once or twice during growth.
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Avoid high-nitrogen feeds to prevent overly leafy growth.
6. Harvesting
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Harvest when roots are fully formed (8–10 weeks from sowing).
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Young turnips can be harvested small and tender; allow others to reach full size.
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Pull gently and store in a cool, dry place.
Hardy, generous, and flavour-packed — Giant Italian ‘PT’ turnips are a traditional treasure for organic gardeners.
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