ZonePlant
Seven Top turnip

vegetable variety in zone 5a

Seven Top turnip in zone 5a

Seven Top · Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

Zone
5a -20°F to -15°F
Growing season
150 days
Days to harvest
40 to 60

The verdict

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About Seven Top

Pungent, tender greens (root rarely eaten); the heritage Southern turnip-greens variety. Cooked greens, simmered with smoked meats, soups. Productive cut-and-come-again leaves.

Critical timing for zone 5a

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Common challenges in zone 5a

  • Fire blight in pears
  • Cedar-apple rust
  • Late spring frosts

Modified care for zone 5a

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Seven Top in adjacent zones

Other turnip varieties for zone 5a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Seven Top turnip grow in zone 5a?

Yes. Seven Top is recommended for USDA zones 4b through 8b, which includes zone 5a.

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

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