American Purple Top · Turnip
Planting Schedule
Add American Purple Top to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 4th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 4th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 28th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 5th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 30°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 85 |
| 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 |
Expert Note: Sow rutabaga after frost risk passes (or for fall, sow in mid-summer), and let early cool weather build flavor—sweetness improves after a hard frost.