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    Purple Top Turnip Seeds
Heritage Apothecary
Introduce a touch of classic heritage and vibrant color to your garden with our Purple Top Turnip Seeds. Renowned for their mild, sweet flavor and the beautiful purple-tinged tops peeking out from the soil, these turnips are a staple in both the kitchen and the fall garden. Ideal for cooking or raw consumption, Purple Top Turnips provide a nutritious boost to any meal, with their roots and greens offering versatility in use.
Key Features:
- Attractive Appearance: Features a striking purple crown and creamy white base that add visual interest to your garden and dishes.
 - Fast Growing: Ready to harvest in just 50-55 days, providing quick results for gardeners eager to enjoy their produce.
 - Cold Hardy: Performs exceptionally well in cooler climates, making it perfect for late-season crops.
 
Metaphysical Significance:
- Grounding and Protection: Turnips are believed to offer grounding energies, fostering a sense of stability and protection in both physical and spiritual realms.
 - Health and Vitality: Associated with health and vitality, these roots support physical well-being and spiritual growth.
 
Cultivation Tips:
- Planting: Direct sow seeds in well-drained, fertile soil as soon as the ground can be worked in spring or about 2 months before the first expected frost for a fall harvest.
 - Soil: Prefers rich, deep, and slightly acidic to neutral soil but is quite adaptable.
 - Watering: Keep soil consistently moist to ensure rapid, even growth and prevent the roots from becoming woody.
 
Product Specifications:
- Plant Type: Biennial typically grown as an annual
 - Maturity: 50-55 days to maturity for roots, greens can be harvested earlier.
 - Hardiness Zones: Adaptable to most climates, ideal for USDA zones 2-9.
 - Planting Guide: Complete growing instructions included to maximize your success.
 
Packaging: Seeds are packaged in environmentally friendly materials, designed to ensure viability and are accompanied by a comprehensive growing guide.
Uses:
- Culinary Diversity: Excellent for roasting, mashing, or adding to stews and soups; the greens are delicious sautéed or added to salads.
 - Nutritional Boost: High in fiber, vitamin C, and some B vitamins, providing a healthy addition to any diet.
 - Garden Design: Their vibrant tops bring color to the autumn and winter garden, standing out against more subdued seasonal tones.