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Purple Top White Globe turnip

vegetable variety in zone 8a

Purple Top White Globe turnip in zone 8a

Purple Top White Globe · Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 days
Days to harvest
40 to 60

The verdict

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About Purple Top White Globe

Mild, slightly sweet, tender when small; classic purple-shouldered white root. Roasting, mashing, raw in salads when young. Heritage standard, holds quality if pulled before getting too large.

Critical timing for zone 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
  • ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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Purple Top White Globe in adjacent zones

Other turnip varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Purple Top White Globe turnip grow in zone 8a?

Yes. Purple Top White Globe is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 8a.

Image: "Brassica rapa subsp. rapa", by E4024, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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