Turnip & Rutabaga Seeds Collection – Heirloom Non-GMO Varieties for Fall & Spring Gardens

Grow a diverse mix of nutritious root vegetables with the Turnip & Rutabaga Seeds Collection—a carefully selected heirloom trio featuring Purple Top Turnip, Snowball White Turnip, and American Purple Top Rutabaga. Each non-GMO variety offers dependable germination, cool-season resilience, and delicious results for both greens and roots. Ideal for backyard gardens, raised beds, or homesteads focused on year-round food security and self-reliance.

Versatile Cool-Season Collection:
Enjoy two planting opportunities each year—spring and fall—for a continuous supply of fresh greens and hearty storage roots. These easy-to-grow crops thrive in USDA Zones 3–9, making them suitable for most climates across the U.S.

Why Gardeners Love the Turnip & Rutabaga Collection:

• Three Classic Varieties: Includes Purple Top Turnip for tender greens and roots, Snowball White Turnip for mild, crisp texture, and American Purple Top Rutabaga for rich, golden storage roots.
• Dual-Purpose Harvests: Pick greens in 30–40 days or allow roots to mature in 50–65 days for late-season storage.
• Easy to Grow: Germinates in 5–10 days; performs well in full sun and well-drained soil.
• Adaptable Growing Options: Suitable for raised beds, garden rows, or container gardening.
• Reliable Heirloom Genetics: Open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds that can be saved for future planting.

How to Plant & Grow:

• When to Sow: Direct seed outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in spring, or 6–8 weeks before the first frost in fall.
• Soil & Light: Prefers cool weather, full sun, and fertile, well-drained soil.
• Spacing: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep; thin seedlings to 3–6 inches apart for best root development.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist to encourage uniform growth.
• Harvest: Pick young greens early or allow roots to mature before the ground freezes.

Harvest & Use:

• Turnip Greens: Tender and flavorful when harvested young, great for sautés or soups.
• Turnip & Rutabaga Roots: Excellent roasted, mashed, or added to stews; store well through winter for extended use.

This collection contains 3 packets of seeds including:

Snowball Turnip (pkg.wt. 400mg) also known as Tokyo turnip, is a small, white turnip with a mild, sweet flavor. It is often eaten raw in salads or pickled, but can also be roasted or sautéed. 

Purple Top Turnip (pkg.wt. 750mg) is a larger turnip with a purple and white coloration. It has a slightly spicy flavor and a denser texture than the Snowball Turnip. Purple Top Turnips are often roasted, mashed, or used in soups and stews.

American Purple Top Rutabaga (pkg.wt. 500mg) is a root vegetable that is a cross between a turnip and a cabbage. It has a yellow flesh and a purple and white skin. The flesh is sweet and nutty, with a slightly bitter aftertaste.