Scarlet Queen Red Stems – Turnip Seed

Description

The Scarlet Queen Red Stems Turnip Seed is a premium hybrid variety known for its vibrant purple-red stems, sweet, tender roots, and excellent flavor. This unique turnip variety offers both aesthetic appeal and exceptional taste, making it a favorite for gardeners and farmers alike. The roots are smooth, round, and tender, with a mild, sweet flavor perfect for fresh eating, roasting, or adding to stews. Whether you’re growing for the market or your home garden, Scarlet Queen Red Stems delivers a high-yield, beautiful, and flavorful crop.

Product Features

1. Vibrant Red Stems: Scarlet Queen Red Stems stand out with their striking purple-red stems, making them an eye-catching addition to any garden or farm.
2. Mild and Sweet Flavor: The roots have a mild, sweet taste with a tender texture, making them perfect for fresh eating in salads or roasting.
3. Dual Purpose: Both the roots and the greens are edible, providing a versatile crop. The greens are tender and can be used in salads, sautéed dishes, or soups.
4. Fast Maturity: This F1 hybrid variety matures quickly, providing a fast turnover of high-quality produce for both home gardeners and commercial growers.
5. High Yielding: Scarlet Queen Red Stems produces a prolific harvest of uniform, round roots, ensuring plenty of fresh, flavorful turnips for consumption or market sales.
6. Compact Growth Habit: The plant has a manageable size, making it well-suited for small garden spaces, raised beds, or container gardening.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual, root vegetable
• Root Size: Medium to large (2–3 inches / 5–7 cm in diameter)
• Root Color: Smooth, white roots with a purple-red blush near the top
• Stem Color: Vibrant purple-red
• Maturity Period: 50–60 days from sowing
• Plant Height: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.5
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture, especially during dry periods, to ensure tender roots

Growing Tips

1. Direct Sow Outdoors: Sow seeds directly in the garden 2–3 weeks before the last frost, or when soil temperatures are around 55–65°F (13–18°C).
2. Thin Seedlings: Thin plants to 4–6 inches apart to give each root space to grow and develop into full-size turnips.
3. Consistent Moisture: Ensure regular watering, especially during dry spells, to prevent roots from becoming tough. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
4. Fertilize Appropriately: Use a balanced fertilizer to encourage healthy growth, applying more nitrogen early in the season and switching to a phosphorus-rich fertilizer as roots begin to form.
5. Harvest at Optimal Size: Harvest roots when they reach 2–3 inches in diameter, and before they become woody or too large for tender eating. The greens can be harvested as needed for salads or cooking.

The Scarlet Queen Red Stems Turnip Seed offers gardeners a unique, beautiful, and flavorful turnip variety that thrives in a variety of growing conditions. Its vibrant red stems, sweet, tender roots, and fast maturity make it an excellent choice for both home and commercial production. Whether you’re using it for culinary purposes or as an ornamental vegetable in your garden, Scarlet Queen Red Stems will bring both beauty and delicious flavor to your harvest.