{"product_id":"turnip-purple-top-heirloom-seeds","title":"Little Veggie Patch Co - Heirloom Seeds - Turnip 'Purple Top'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmooth, round roots, averaging 7-10cm in diameter, the Purple Top turnip is white below the soil line and bright purple above. Its large, lobed greens are also edible and should not be wasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZone 1: August - February\u003cbr\u003eZone 2: July - March\u003cbr\u003eZone 3: February - September\u003cbr\u003eZone 4: March - May\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor zone map\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littleveggiepatchco.com.au\/pages\/when-to-plant-map-zone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Prepare your soil in a similar manner to that of growing carrots. They prefer a deep, friable soil type that is not overly rich with nitrogen. Will require high levels of potassium so applying potash and mulching with lucerne hay is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH Level\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e6.5-7.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun, but shade tolerate, so this is a good opportunity to use the ‘b grade’ zone of your patch. Plant where leafy greens were growing the previous season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoak seeds in water overnight before planting and sow directly to the patch. Germination is slow so you can be waiting nearly a month before first growth appears.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10-15cms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.5-1cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBroccoli, Peas, Beans, Nasturtium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate no. of seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e  100\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Veggie Patch Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48643133669568,"sku":"9326889000377","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/3283\/7824\/files\/ca0c87988a6046b2d9ee40691d9d1c2aa736527d9d67198d260145803247bc28.jpg?v=1784596616","url":"https:\/\/www.lemontreewellness.com\/products\/turnip-purple-top-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Lemon Tree Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}