Turnips

55 days. Brassica rapa. Open Pollinated. Golden Ball Turnip. The plant produces good yields of 3 to 4" turnips. The skin is yellow and the flesh is yellow. Very flavorful, sweet, tender, and mild. Nice type for mashing. Both tops and roots are good and tasty. Keeps well, will store until spring. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6109. An 1859 heirloom from the USA.

57 days. Brassica rapa. Open Pollinated. Purple Top White Globe Turnip. The plant produces good yields of 4- to 6"- diameter turnips. It is a popular turnip variety, prized for its smooth, round-to-slightly flattened, globe-shaped roots that are white on the bottom and bright purple on top, and for large, tender, dark green tops that are also edible and nutritious. They are deliciously sweet and tender and are great for roasting, boiling, mashing, soups, and pickling. The greens are excellent sautéed or in salads. Stores well. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 662692. A pre-1880 heirloom variety from the USA. 

45 days. Brassica rapa. Open Pollinated. Seven Top Turnip. The plant produces high yields of tender turnip greens. It os one of the most flavorful fresh greens on the market. Roots are woody and should not be eaten. High in Vitamin A, B, and C. Excellent freezing variety. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6121. A 1700s heirloom from the USA.