Turnip 'Seven Top'

Brassicarapa

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Species
rapa (RAP-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Benton, Kentucky

Memphis, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

Kennewick, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | positive

Grown as a Fall crop in this area. Hardy and easy.

People seed it the first week of August for a harvest that can last mos...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

Seven Top is an ancient cultivar grown solely for greens. The root is woody and inedible. In the New River Valley, I was plagued with cab...Read More

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