{"product_id":"kings-seeds-turnip-golden-ball","title":"Kings Seeds Turnip Golden Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis variety of turnips have deliciously sweet tasting golden yellow flesh with a beautiful golden skin. They are a round, globe shape, which is where the name comes from. Golden ball turnips are a spring sowing variety maturing in about 60 days with good storage qualities and a deliciously mild flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen pulled young, they are a far cry from the woody, sad examples that can often be seen in the supermarkets today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Sow Golden Ball Turnip Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch to June. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly sowings are best made under cloches. Sow seed direct into growing site in seed drills 2cm (3\/4in) deep with rows spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Sow in succession every 14 days to prolong the harvest period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do next\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs soon as the first rough leaves appear, thin to 10cm (4in) apart. Harvest from when roots are golf ball size, pull alternate roots to maximise crop. Water regularly during hot dry weather to prevent roots from going woody.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune to October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandy Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be grown for turnip tops, an alternative to spinach. Sow a little thicker but do not thin, treat as a cut and come again crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good source of Vitamins B6 and a very good source of dietary fibre and Vitamin C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48692401504498,"sku":"1052170","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/4605\/7714\/files\/WebsiteImageTemplate-2026-01-26T090139.349.jpg?v=1769418103","url":"https:\/\/www.zoarsark.co.uk\/products\/kings-seeds-turnip-golden-ball","provider":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}