Turnip roots become woody if they grow over 3 inches in diameter. To harvest, loosen soil around base of leaves, then grab tops and pull.
Keep in mind when planting that Purple Top White Globe is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Purple Top White Globe is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple Top White Globe about 35 days before your last frost date.
Sow directly in garden as early as soil can be worked. Cool weather vegetable. Plant 2 seeds together every 5 inches. Thin to one plant every 5 inches when seedlings are 2.5 – 3 inches tall. Sow again in late summer for fall crop.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Purple Top White Globe is a very hardy plant.