General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Fall
Uses: Vegetable
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
S (Sulfur)
Mn (Manganese)
Zn (Zinc)
Cu (Copper)
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Days to germinate: 10 to 21
Pollinators: Self
Bees

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Common names
  • Turnip

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Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2005-12-12
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2005-12-20
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jul 1, 2013 9:26 AM concerning plant:
    An early 19th century antique that is still popular in the south. Globe shaped roots are smooth, nice size (best at 3-4 inches) with light yellow flesh. Excellent greens. Very competitive with the standard Purple Top/White Globe.

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