Turnip Seeds - Red Round. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. 50 days. Cool season annual. This variety is a traditional Japanese turnip. The root is semi-globed with deep scarlet red skin with white flesh that is tender and crisp. It has a delicious, sweet flavor when harvested young to full maturity. Turnip tops are green with red veins and stems. ~ 10,500 seeds / oz. Turnip Seeds - Red Round Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after danger of all frost and late summer/early fall for winter harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Harvest when about 3" in diameter. Asian turnips are mainly eaten when very young and are delicious raw with a dressing. The roots and young green tops can be sauteed, pickled or added to stew, curry and soup. Seeds Per Package: 2 g packet - Approximately 750 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 10,500 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 42,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 168,000 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 840,000 Seeds