Thompson & Morgan Turnip Atlantic 1 Seed Packet (75 Seeds), Purple

Turnip 'Atlantic' produces flatter, globe-shaped roots with purple crowns and white bases. This variety is ideal harvested as baby turnips when the taste is sweet and succulent or can be left to mature. You can also eat the dark green leaves – delicious steamed as 'greens'. Grow in the ground or in containers. Companion planting: try growing turnips with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles.Thompson & Morgan is delighted to work alongside the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to offer special seed collections to home gardeners. The Kew Collection and The Kew Urban Garden Collection have been specially selected by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Sow seeds from March to August. Sow seeds thinly direct outside or in containers, 13mm (1/2") deep. Sow regularly for fresh roots throughout spring, summer and autumn. Thin as necessary for small, succulently sweet roots.Product specifications:. Position: Full Sun. Height: Up to 25cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 25cm when fully established. Supplied as 1x Turnip 'Atlantic' Kew Collection seed packet (approx. 75 seeds)Delivered with growing and care instructionsHarvest period – May to NovemberImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Turnip 'Atlantic' produces flatter, globe-shaped roots with purple crowns and white bases – ideal to harvest as sweet and succulent baby turnips You can also eat the dark green leaves – delicious steamed as 'greens' Produced in association with Kew Gardens Supplied as 1x Turnip 'Atlantic' Kew Collection seed packet (approx. 75 seeds) Supplied with T&M's very own cultural instructions on how to care for your seeds Specifications: Model Number: 31990