When is the right time to plant?
Purple Top Turnip has a minimum germination temp of 45 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?
Basic Info
N Fix Potential | None |
Seeds/lb | 170000 |
C/N at Maturity | Low |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Root Type/Depth | Medium Taproot |
Cold Kill | 10 °F |
Dry Matter Potential | 1.5 - 2.5 tons/acre |
Use & Characteristics
Maturity | 70-150 days |
Lasting Residue | Poor |
Palatability | Very Good |
Hay Harvest | Poor |
Regrowth | Poor |
Deep Compaction | Fair |
Surface Compaction | Excellent |
Weed Suppression | Very Good |
Crimp Kill | Moderate |
Planting
Plant Depth | 1/4 - 1/2" |
Min Germ Temp | 45 °F |
Drilled Seed Rate | 5-6 lbs/acre |
Broadcast Seed Rate | 8-10 lbs/acre |
Tolerance
Heat | Good |
Drought | Fair |
Shade | Very Good |
Wet Soil | Good |
Low Fertility | Fair |
Low pH Soil | Good |
High pH Salinity | Fair |
High pH Calcareous | Good |
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