Purple Top Turnip in Upper Southeast.
This review is based on independent university trial data and public extension publications, not seed-company marketing materials. No yield data is republished here for Purple Top Turnip in Upper Southeast — this scorecard summarizes regional fit from publicly-documented agronomic principles. Always consult the latest NC State Variety Trials trial report for verified yield figures.
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Performance scorecard
Purple Top Turnip
Yield in Upper Southeast
Yield data not summarized for this variety in Upper Southeast. Where this variety appears in food-plot or community-managed contexts, yield is not the primary selection criterion.
Agronomic ratings
- Drought toleranceFair
- StandabilityGood
- EmergenceExcellent
- Winter hardinessGood
Food plot ratings
- PalatabilityGood
- PersistenceFair
- Establishmenteasy
Attraction timingPeaks after first hard frost (late October–November in TN/KY)
Brassicas as a hunting food plot.
Brassicas are the late-season deer food plot species. Tubers and tops sweeten after frost and become primary attraction during the rut and post-rut. Time planting 60-90 days before first hard frost.
Regional strengths
Late-summer planted purple top turnips fit the Upper Southeast bow-and-rifle hunting calendar well — frost-driven palatability spike usually arrives during early November, aligning with the rifle opener in much of TN and KY.
Regional weaknesses
Drought during August establishment is the most common purple top failure mode in the Upper Southeast — KY/TN August dry spells can prevent germination even on prepared seedbed. Mid-October planting is too late; window is tight.
Recommended for
- August-planted food plots in TN/KY/NC
- first-time food plotters
Not recommended for
- dry-summer years without irrigation
Where this data comes from
Brassicas variety trials in Upper Southeast
Independent · Public UniversityThese results come from independent university variety trials — not seed company marketing materials. Variety entries, planting dates, and harvest measurements are controlled by the trial program. Land-grant universities publish full results annually.
- NC State Variety Trialsresearch-crops.ces.ncsu.edu ↗
- University of Tennessee UT Cropsutcrops.com ↗
- University of Kentucky Variety Trialsgraincrops.ca.uky.edu ↗
- University of Arkansas Cooperative Extensionwww.uaex.uada.edu ↗
Trial reports are typically released in January–March of the year following harvest. For Brassicasvariety selection, the most recent year’s report is the most relevant data source.
Agronomic fit — Upper Southeast
Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Long growing season supports double-cropping winter wheat into soybeans across most of the region.
Purple Top Turnip as a food plot.
This variety is widely used in food plots for whitetail deer. Attraction timing: peaks after first hard frost (late october–november in tn/ky).
Brassicas as a hunting food plot.
Brassicas are the late-season deer food plot species. Tubers and tops sweeten after frost and become primary attraction during the rut and post-rut. Time planting 60-90 days before first hard frost.
Trait package & sourcing
Variety performance data changes as new genetics enter the market. Always consult your local extension service for the most current trial data — this is especially important for corn and soybean entries, where trait packages and disease ratings shift annually.
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