Turnip Purple Top Milan - Juicy And Tender, organic seeds

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

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Turnip ‘Purple Top Milan’ seeds. A popular early-maturing turnip with a tender, juicy root—white at the bottom with a purple top. Great for fresh eating and cooking.

A quick, reliable root vegetable for short seasons and cool climates.
Ideal for beds, raised beds, and even larger containers if moisture is kept steady.

• Popular early variety with fast growth

• Attractive root: white base with a purple top

• Flavour: mild, sweet, tender and juicy

• Ready in about 40–60 days

• Succession sowing: small sowings every 3–4 weeks

• Where to grow: outdoor beds / raised beds / large containers

• Best in cool periods (spring and late summer)

• Great raw, cooked, or roasted

DESCRIPTION

‘Purple Top Milan’ is grown mainly for its tender, juicy roots and quick turnaround. The two-tone look makes it especially appealing in the garden and on the plate. For the best texture and flavour, harvest roots younger, before they become oversized.

This is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a dependable crop in cooler conditions. Use it thinly sliced raw, in stir-fries, soups, or roasted as a sweet, mild root vegetable.

GROWING GUIDE

• Direct sow outdoors: from late March / April through July
  (for continuous harvest, sow every 3–4 weeks)

• Soil temperature: at least 5–10°C

• Sow depth: 1–2 cm (½ inch)

• Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants (after thinning)

• Row spacing: 25–30 cm

• Light: full sun to partial shade (best yields in sun)

• Soil: light, well-drained, humus-rich; pH 6.0–7.5

• Water: moderate but consistent (dry conditions can make roots tough and bitter)

• Care: thin at ~5 cm tall; avoid excess nitrogen (pushes leaf growth over roots)

• Harvest: 40–60 days after sowing, at 5–10 cm root diameter

• Storage: cool, humid conditions (root cellar or sand-filled container)

MINI FAQ

Is it suitable for cool climates and short seasons?
Yes—this is an early variety and performs well in cooler growing conditions.

How do I keep roots tender and sweet?
Harvest young and keep soil moisture steady, especially during root bulking.

Can I grow it in containers?
Yes—use a deeper container and thin properly for good root development.

Why do roots become bitter or tough?
Usually from heat and drought stress. Consistent watering and cool-season sowing help.

Packet 100 seeds