★ Dual-Purpose Food Plot Brassica
Best Purple Top Turnip Seed: The Dual-Purpose Food Plot & Forage Brassica — Graze the Tops, Then Dig the Bulbs
Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Purple Top Turnip
by Wicked Tuff Turf — Littleton, New Hampshire
Purple Top Turnip
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
"Two forages in one planting. Leafy tops provide high-protein grazing at 45-60 days, then frost-sweetened bulbs provide energy-rich feed through late fall and early winter. The most efficient brassica for food plots and late-season livestock grazing extension."
Emergence: 3-5 days.
Establishment
Zones Annual in all zones
Hardiness Range
Very Low
Maintenance
Brassica
Category
Dual-Purpose: Tops + Bulbs
Premier Food Plot Brassica
Frost Sweetens the Bulbs
60-90 Day Crop
3-6 Inch Bulbs
40°F Germination
Ultra-Low Seeding Rate
Trusted by 20,000+ Growers
| Species | Purple Top Turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa) |
| Growth Habit | Annual. Leafy rosette (12-18") above, enlarged bulb (3-6" dia) below. Both tops and bulbs edible/grazeable. |
| Root Depth | Bulb: 4-8 inches. Taproot: 8-12 inches. |
| Establishment | Emergence: 3-5 days. Grazing tops: 45-60 days. Mature bulbs: 60-90 days. |
| Hardiness Zones | Annual in all zones |
| Maintenance | Very Low |
| Category | Brassica |
| Available Sizes | 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb |
What We Love
- Dual-purpose — graze tops first, then bulbs after frost
- Frost sweetens bulbs — deer attraction increases in late fall
- 60-90 day crop — fast turnaround for fall food plots
- Ultra-low seeding rate — 3-5 lbs plants a full acre
- 40°F germination allows late-season planting
Worth Noting
- Annual — must replant every season
- Needs moisture for bulb development — struggles in dry conditions
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Available in 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb
The Competition
ProVide Purple Top Turnip
by Evolved Habitats
Brassica rapa
Purity / Germ
Sizes2 lb
Price$12 - $15
Tall Tine Tubers
by Whitetail Institute
Turnip-Heavy Blend
Purity / Germ
Sizes3, 12 lb
Price$35 - $80
Maximum
by Mossy Oak BioLogic
Turnip & Brassica Mix
Purity / Germ
Sizes2.25, 9 lb
Price$30 - $70
Pure Turnip Seed
by Frigid Forage
Brassica rapa
Purity / Germ
Sizes3 lb
Price$15 - $20
Turnip Seed
by Real World Wildlife
Forage Turnip
Purity / Germ
Sizes5 lb
Price$20 - $25
Purple Top Turnip
by Hancock Seed
Brassica rapa
Purity / Germ
Sizes1, 5, 50 lb
Price$10 - $110
Purple Top White Globe
by Deer Creek Seed
Brassica rapa
Purity / Germ
Sizes1, 5, 50 lb
Price$12 - $115
Purple Top Turnip
by Welter Seed
Brassica rapa
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 50 lb
Price$15 - $100
Purple Top Forage Turnip
by Outsidepride
Brassica rapa
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 25, 50 lb
Price$20 - $130
Purple Top Turnip
by Seedland
Brassica rapa
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 50 lb
Price$20 - $115
| Feature | Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Purple Top Turnip | ProVide Purple Top Turnip | Tall Tine Tubers | Maximum | Pure Turnip Seed | Turnip Seed | Purple Top Turnip | Purple Top White Globe | Purple Top Turnip | Purple Top Forage Turnip | Purple Top Turnip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity / Germ | Brassica rapa | Turnip-Heavy Blend | Turnip & Brassica Mix | Brassica rapa | Forage Turnip | Brassica rapa | Brassica rapa | Brassica rapa | Brassica rapa | Brassica rapa | |
| Sizes | 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb | 2 lb | 3, 12 lb | 2.25, 9 lb | 3 lb | 5 lb | 1, 5, 50 lb | 1, 5, 50 lb | 5, 50 lb | 5, 25, 50 lb | 5, 50 lb |
| Price | $12 - $15 | $35 - $80 | $30 - $70 | $15 - $20 | $20 - $25 | $10 - $110 | $12 - $115 | $15 - $100 | $20 - $130 | $20 - $115 | |
| Brand | Old Cobblers Farm | Evolved Habitats | Whitetail Institute | Mossy Oak BioLogic | Frigid Forage | Real World Wildlife | Hancock Seed | Deer Creek Seed | Welter Seed | Outsidepride | Seedland |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take for the seed to germinate?
Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days under optimal conditions with consistent moisture and temperatures between 60-75°F.
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What is the best time of year to plant this grass seed?
The ideal planting times are early fall (late August to mid-October) or spring (mid-April to early June) when soil temperatures are favorable for germination.
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What do the numbers on the seed tag mean?
The seed tag shows purity percentage (amount of pure seed), germination rate (percentage that will sprout), weed seed content, and other crop or inert matter. Higher purity and germination percentages indicate better quality seed.
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What is the recommended seeding rate per 1,000 square feet?
For new lawns, apply 3-4 pounds per 1,000 square feet. For overseeding existing lawns, use 2-3 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
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Is it better to use a single species or a seed mix?
A single species like Kentucky Bluegrass provides uniformity in color and texture, while a mix offers better disease resistance and adaptability to varying conditions. Your choice depends on your priorities for appearance versus resilience.
