Outsidepride Purple Top Turnip Seeds – 5 Lbs for High-Yield Forage, Deer Food Plots & Soil Improvement

Overview

Outsidepride Purple Top Turnip Seeds offer a versatile, high-protein forage option designed for deer, wildlife, and sustainable farming. They perform well in full sun or partial shade and suit USDA zones 2 through 9, thriving in a variety of soils from sandy to loamy.

The Purple Top turnips produce a large purple-topped root paired with lush greens. Both parts can be grazed by livestock or wildlife, providing a dual-purpose forage that can adapt to seasonal changes. When cool weather arrives, the roots often become sweeter and tender, making them a reliable choice for fall plots and winter grazing.

Key benefits

• High-protein forage suitable for deer and wildlife.
• Dual-purpose plant: taproot and greens offer flexible grazing options.
• Fast growth: reaches maturity in about 55 days for timely harvests.
• Easy sowing: recommended at 10–15 lbs per acre for even establishment.
• Soil and rotation benefits: deep roots help aerate compacted soil and support soil fertility.
• Adaptable growth: tolerates full sun to partial shade and a wide range of soils.

Real-life uses

• Deer food plots: a quick-maring forage source that can attract wildlife during hunting season.
• Livestock grazing: greens and roots provide versatile forage in pastures or dedicated grazing areas.
• Cover cropping and soil health: improves soil structure and aids in rotation between crops.

Planting tips

For best results, sow 10–15 lbs per acre under full sun or partial shade. Expect harvest in about 55 days. Plant in mid to late summer to extend forage into winter.

Tips for success include ensuring well-drained soil, keeping seeds evenly moist during germination, and using rotations to maximize soil benefits and forage availability across seasons.