Turnip Golden Ball Seeds – Heritage Dwarf Variety with Golden Yellow Flesh
Product Description
Turnip Golden Ball is a classic heritage variety that has stood the test of time for its superb flavour, hardiness, and versatility. Producing round, golden-skinned roots with sweet, mild, yellow flesh, this turnip adds both colour and nutrition to your kitchen garden.
This dwarf turnip variety forms uniform, globe-shaped roots that maintain a firm texture well into the winter months, resisting the tendency to become woody. Whether enjoyed fresh, in stews, casseroles, or soups, Turnip Golden Ball brings a delicious, subtly sweet taste to your meals.
Not only are the roots valuable, but the nutrient-rich leafy tops can also be harvested and used in salads or cooked as greens. Highly productive and reliable, this variety is ideal for home gardeners, allotment growers, and even exhibition enthusiasts.
Key Features & Benefits
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Heritage variety known for its delicious, sweet, golden-yellow roots.
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Versatile crop perfect for cooking and eating raw in salads.
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Excellent winter keeper, maintaining firmness and flavour for months.
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Hardy and resilient, thrives even in cooler climates.
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Great for exhibitions, producing uniform, globe-shaped roots.
Growing Information
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Sowing time: From late March in finely raked soil, about 1cm deep.
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Harvest time: 60–65 days from sowing.
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Root size: Harvest when roots reach golf ball size or allow to mature longer.
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Approximate seed count: 455 seeds per packet.
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Storage: Golden Ball stores exceptionally well after harvest.
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Dispatch: Immediate dispatch – Price includes P&P.
Nutritional Value of Turnip Golden Ball
Rich in vitamin C, fibre, and minerals, while the leafy greens provide a potent boost of iron and calcium.
Quality Assurance
All seeds are checked and inspected before packing to ensure the highest germination standards. Please report any issues within 48 hours of delivery. Refunds are available under the stated conditions.
📦 What’s Included:
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1 Packet of Turnip Golden Ball Seeds (Approx. 455 seeds)
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Detailed growing instructions on the back of each packet
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