{"product_id":"kings-seeds-turnip-milan-purple-top","title":"Kings Seeds Turnip Milan Purple Top","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnip Milan Purple Top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces flat shaped roots of light purple and white with white flesh within. It is a fast to mature variety and is ideal for an early start under cloches. These turnips can be eaten when they are small and tender, as this is when they will have the best flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Sow Milan Purple Top Turnip Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch to June.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do Next\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs soon as 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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune to October.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandy Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown for turnip tops, an alternative to spinach. Sow a little thicker but do not thin, treat as cut and come again crop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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":48692401570034,"sku":"1052171","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/4605\/7714\/files\/WebsiteImageTemplate-2026-01-26T085805.297.jpg?v=1769417889","url":"https:\/\/www.zoarsark.co.uk\/products\/kings-seeds-turnip-milan-purple-top","provider":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}