Turnip Seeds - Golden Ball HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED

Buy Turnip Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk

Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Packet	$3.95
1 Ounce Package	$4.50
1/4 Pound Package	$9.95	45%
1 Pound Sack	$24.95	65%	Notify Me
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Round and Symmetrical; Sweet and Peppery Taste
Fast Growing and Stores Well; Delicate Grain with Meaty Flesh
Prefers Full Sun Exposure; Partial Shade Tolerant

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

Product Description

A classic heirloom Turnip, Golden Ball produces a sweet and meaty flesh. As the name suggests, this turnip is as pleasant to the eye as it is to the palette. Plant Golden ball Turnip seeds and enjoy a bountiful harvest.

Fast Facts

Name:	Turnip Seeds - Golden Ball
Botanical Name:	Brassica rapa
Life Cycle:	Annual
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Season:	Cool Season
Plant Type:	Root Vegetable
Features:	Heirloom, Fast Growing, Container Garden
Fruit Size:	2-3" diameter
Days to Maturity:	30-60 Days
Plant Spacing:	4-6 inches
Planting Depth:	1/2 inch
Sowing Method:	Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:	No
Hardiness Zones:	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Ships:	Year Round

Planting Instructions
Turnips, a fast growing, cool-weather vegetable, can take a month less to harvest than their cool-season cousin the Rutabaga. They are easy to grow, and all parts of the plant are edible.

When to Plant:
- Turnips can be grown in both early Spring and in late Summer for a Fall crop. In frost-free climates, sow in Fall.
- Where to Plant:
- Select a site that gets full sun.
- Soil should be well-draining, light, and loosened to a depth of 10 to 15 inches, and free of any clumps of grass and stones.
- If the soil is heavy or poor, consider using a soil amendment such as composted organic matter or aged manure.
How to Plant:
- Turnips should be directly sowed into the ground; they do not transplant well.
- Scatter turnip seeds and cover with no more than ½ inch of fine soil.
- Lightly compress soil and keep evenly moist. Seedlings will emerge in 7-14 days.
- Once seedlings are 2 - 4 inches high, thin them to 4 to 6 inches apart.
- Turnips do not require much care, but consistent soil moisture is key. Keep the soil moist but not saturated. Provide plants about 1 inch of water per week to prevent the roots from becoming tough and bitter.
When to Harvest:
- Harvest once they have reached 2-3 inches in diameter. Early varieties after about 5 weeks, and maincrop varieties after 6 to 10 weeks.
- For turnip greens, wait until the roots develop. If you are harvesting turnip greens, know that this will slow the production of the root, and will take longer to harvest.
**Keep the beds free of weeds. Weeds will compete with plants for water, space, and nutrients. Either, weed frequently, and/or mulch heavily to prevent their seeds from germinating. Try to avoid disturbing the soil around the plants when weeding.