Amber Globe

Family: Brassicaceae Root Brassica

Sweetly fragrant, with a sunlit amber glow, ‘Amber Globe’ turnips form smooth, globe-shaped roots that feel firm and fine-grained beneath their taut skin.

The flavor is gently peppery yet mellow, offering a crisp bite that shines in fresh salads and quick-roasted trays, and it also lends itself beautifully to creamy mash, hearty braises, and tangy pickles. For cool-season gardeners, this 60-day table turnip delivers dependable roundness and a vivid color that makes every harvest feel like a small celebration.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Taproot

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 24th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	30
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Amber Globe turnips have a clean, mellow pepper that stays pleasant rather than aggressive, with flesh that stays fine-grained from roast to mash. Slice them thin and they hold a sharp, refreshing crunch; cook them just long enough and they turn buttery-tender without collapsing into mashy grain.

Best Uses

thin shaving in salads with a vinaigrette (keeps crunch)
quick-roasting until edges bronze and center stays creamy-tender
creamy mash with butter/cream to round the pepper
tangy refrigerator pickles or quick-pickled wedges

Flavor Profile

mild, gently peppery bite sweet, turnip-y fragrance crisp, fine-grained snap tender when cooked without going mealy

Kitchen Pairings

butter Greek yogurt or sour cream chives vinegar (sherry or apple cider) mustard pork or smoked sausage

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat clubroot on my Brassica rapa (turnip) crop?

Clubroot (from Plasmodiophora brassicae) causes swollen, distorted roots and sudden wilting on Brassica rapa. Improve control by avoiding waterlogged beds, keeping soil pH closer to neutral to slightly alkaline (often needed for this disease), and removing infected plants right away to prevent spread. If you’ve had clubroot before, don’t replant Brassica rapa in the same spot for several years and consider using resistant varieties or clean soil/compost only.

How often should I water Amber Globe turnips during the main growing phase (once tops establish)?

Keep the bed evenly moist from about the 2–4 week mark through root swelling, aiming for consistently damp soil rather than alternating dry/wet cycles. In most home gardens this means watering about 1 inch per week total (adjusting for heat and rainfall), and providing deeper watering during dry spells so roots don’t crack or become pithy. Mulch lightly to reduce moisture swings, since Brassica rapa roots are sensitive to drought stress.

What signs tell me Amber Globe turnips (Brassica rapa) are ready to harvest?

Harvest around 60 days when the turnip roots reach the expected small-to-medium globe size and feel firm when gently pressed. If you wait until they’re overly large, Brassica rapa turnips often get woody and can turn more bitter. A good rule is to start checking from about day 55 and harvest as soon as the roots are tender and fully formed, before the tops start looking stressed.