Grow Seventop Turnip Seeds, a popular leafy turnip variety valued for its tender, flavorful greens rather than root production. Known for rapid growth and vigorous leaf yield, Seventop produces large, dark green, nutrient-rich leaves perfect for sautéing, soups, stews, and fresh cooking. This variety continues producing leaves throughout the cool season, making it an excellent option for home gardeners and farms seeking dependable leafy harvests.
These Non-GMO Seventop Turnip Seeds thrive in cool temperatures, offering abundant foliage in raised beds, garden rows, and containers. With strong regrowth after cutting, Seventop delivers continuous harvests using a cut-and-come-again method, maximizing yield from each plant.
Features
- Fast-growing turnip variety for leafy greens (minimal root development).
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated and dependable seed type.
- Produces abundant, tender, dark-green leaves.
- Ideal for home gardens, containers, and farm production.
- Excellent for sautéing, soups, stews, and cooked dishes.
- Cut-and-come-again harvest method for repeated yield.
- Thrives in cool-season climates with vigorous growth.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Seventop Turnip (Leaf Turnip)
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy turnip (greens variety)
- Growth Habit: Upright leaf rosette; minimal bulb formation
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Grows in Zones 3–11
- Growing Season: Early spring and fall
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 35–50 days (baby leaves earlier)
- Germination Temperature: 45°F–85°F (7°C–29°C)
- Plant Height: 8–18 inches depending on harvest stage
- Plant Spacing: 2–6 inches apart (leaf production)
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Regular moisture for tender leaves
- Support Needed: None
- Growth Advantage: Strong regrowth after cutting; high leaf yield
Planting Guide
- Direct sow in early spring or fall into moist, loose soil.
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep and lightly cover with soil.
- Space 2–6 inches apart for leafy production.
- Keep soil consistently moist for tender green growth.
- Harvest young leaves early for best texture and flavor.
- Use cut-and-come-again method to encourage regrowth.
- Avoid summer heat to prevent tough leaves.
- Grow in full sun to partial shade for strong production.
- Continue planting every 2–3 weeks for extended harvests.