Price: PKR 150 per pack

Approx. 200 seeds per pack.

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Grow Golden Ball Turnip – Hybrid (پیلی شلجم) from seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening.

Golden Ball Turnip is a cool-season root vegetable generally characterized by rounded storage roots with a distinctive yellow to golden-yellow appearance. Plants develop leafy growth above the soil while the swollen storage root forms close to and below the soil surface.

For healthy root development, grow in loose, well-drained soil with adequate spacing and consistent moisture.

Common Name: Golden Ball Turnip / Yellow Turnip / پیلی شلجم
Seed Type: Hybrid — not claimed as F1 Hybrid
Pack Size: Approx. 300 seeds
Crop Family: Brassicaceae
Crop Type: Cool-season root vegetable
Root Type: Generally rounded / globe-shaped
Root Colour: Generally yellow to golden-yellow
Germination: Generally approximately 4–8 days under suitable conditions
Practical Temperature Reference: Approximately 10–25°C
Suggested Pakistan Sowing Period: Generally October–February, adjusted according to local climate
Sunlight: Approximately 5–6+ hours of direct sunlight can be used as a practical guideline

Description

Golden Ball Turnip is a distinctive Hybrid turnip suitable for winter cultivation.

Plants generally develop leafy tops and rounded storage roots that enlarge close to the soil surface.

The source describes Golden Ball roots as having:

• Rounded / globe-shaped form
• Smooth yellow exterior
• Yellow to golden-yellow internal colour

Exact root colour, shape, diameter and development may vary according to genetics and growing conditions.

Loose soil, appropriate spacing and reasonably consistent moisture are particularly important for proper root development.

Key Features

• Golden Ball Turnip Seeds
• Yellow Turnip
• Hybrid — not F1
• 300 seeds per pack
• Cool-season / winter root crop
• Generally rounded roots
• Generally yellow to golden-yellow root colour
• Suitable for direct sowing
• Suitable for autumn and winter cultivation
• Suitable for home gardens
• Suitable for kitchen gardens
• Suitable for raised beds
• Suitable for open-ground cultivation
• Suitable for appropriately sized grow bags
• Suitable for rooftop gardening where suitable conditions are available

Important Hybrid Information

This product is confirmed as:

Golden Ball Turnip – Hybrid

It is not being described as Open-Pollinated (OP) or F1 Hybrid.

The term Hybrid alone does not automatically guarantee:

• F1 genetics
• High yield
• Faster maturity
• Disease resistance
• Pest resistance
• Heat tolerance
• Cold tolerance
• Exact root diameter
• Exact root weight
• Exact maturity period
• Perfectly round roots
• Identical yellow colour
• Uniform crop performance

Such characteristics should only be claimed where specifically documented for the particular seed line.

About the Golden Ball Type

Golden Ball refers to a turnip type associated with rounded yellow to golden-coloured roots.

The source material describes roots reaching approximately 3–4 inches in diameter, but because the exact performance of this Hybrid seed line has not been independently established, this measurement should be treated only as a general reference rather than a guaranteed root size.

Actual roots may develop smaller or larger depending on growing conditions.

Recommended Growing Locations

Golden Ball Turnip may be grown in:

• Open garden soil
• Kitchen gardens
• Raised beds
• Agricultural plots
• Containers
• Grow bags
• Rooftop gardens

Adequate root-zone depth and plant spacing should be maintained.

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

May be suitable for a compact planting where individual plants receive appropriate spacing.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Provides additional growing-medium volume and may be useful where greater root-zone depth is preferred.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Provides a wider growing surface and may accommodate multiple appropriately spaced turnip plants.

The exact number of plants per grow bag should not be treated as fixed.

Actual capacity depends on:

• Internal grow-bag dimensions
• Growing-medium volume
• Plant spacing
• Root development
• Irrigation
• Fertility
• General growing conditions

Avoid overcrowding.

Recommended Soil / Growing Medium

Golden Ball Turnip benefits from soil or growing medium that is:

• Loose
• Well drained
• Reasonably fine textured
• Moderately fertile
• Moisture retentive without becoming waterlogged
• Free from large stones
• Free from hard clods
• Sufficiently aerated for root development

A practical soil pH reference is approximately:

pH 6.0–7.5

Bhalu Mitti and properly decomposed Vermicompost may be incorporated where appropriate.

A fixed 50% Bhalu Mitti + 50% Vermicompost mixture is not compulsory.

Adjust amendments according to existing soil texture, fertility, drainage, organic-matter content and moisture retention.

Avoid heavily compacted soil.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Soil Preparation

Prepare the growing area thoroughly before sowing.

Loosen the soil and remove:

• Large stones
• Hard soil clods
• Old roots
• Aggressive weeds
• Large undecomposed debris

Create a reasonably fine and level planting surface.

Loose soil provides fewer physical obstructions to developing roots.

2. Direct Sowing

Turnip is generally well suited to:

Direct sowing

Sow the seeds where plants are intended to develop.

Direct sowing reduces unnecessary disturbance to the developing storage root.

3. Sowing Depth

Sow approximately:

0.5–1 cm deep

Cover lightly with fine soil or growing medium.

Water gently after sowing.

Avoid unnecessarily deep planting.

4. Germination

Under suitable conditions, seeds may generally germinate within approximately:

4–8 days

A practical temperature reference is:

10–25°C

Actual germination time and percentage can vary according to:

• Seed age
• Seed storage
• Seed handling
• Temperature
• Moisture
• Sowing depth
• Growing medium
• Drainage
• Seasonal conditions

Keep the growing medium reasonably moist during establishment without keeping it permanently saturated.

100% germination is not guaranteed.

5. Thinning

Once seedlings establish, thin overcrowded plants where required.

A practical final spacing reference for root development is approximately:

10–15 cm between plants

Actual spacing can be adjusted according to desired root development and growing system.

Heavy overcrowding may restrict individual root development.

6. Sunlight

Provide approximately:

5–6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

as a practical guideline.

Avoid prolonged deep shade where possible.

Actual crop response varies according to season, temperature and local growing conditions.

Pakistan Sowing Season

Golden Ball Turnip is primarily a cool-season crop.

For many areas of Pakistan, a broad practical sowing period may extend approximately from:

October–February

However, Pakistan has considerable regional climatic variation.

Adjust sowing time according to:

• Local temperature
• Region
• Elevation
• Seasonal weather
• Frost conditions
• Extended warm periods
• Local cultivation practices

Therefore, October–February should be treated as general cultivation guidance rather than a fixed nationwide sowing window.

Watering

Maintain reasonably consistent soil moisture during:

• Germination
• Seedling establishment
• Early root formation
• Root enlargement

Avoid:

• Severe repeated drying
• Prolonged wilting
• Standing water
• Permanently saturated soil
• Poor drainage

Container-grown plants may require more frequent moisture monitoring.

Feeding

Properly decomposed Vermicompost or another suitable organic amendment may be incorporated before sowing where appropriate.

Additional fertilizer should depend on:

• Existing soil fertility
• Plant condition
• Growth stage
• Previous fertilizer applications

Avoid excessive nitrogen application because excessive vegetative growth may interfere with balanced root development.

No fertilizer program guarantees a particular root size or yield.

Root Development

As plants establish, the storage root gradually enlarges near the soil surface.

For better root development, maintain:

• Loose soil
• Suitable spacing
• Reasonably consistent moisture
• Appropriate fertility
• Weed control
• Good drainage

Avoid deep cultivation close to established roots.

Root shape and development can be affected by soil compaction, stones, spacing, moisture and environmental conditions.

Weed Management

Keep the growing area reasonably free from aggressive weeds, especially while plants are young.

Remove weeds carefully around developing roots.

Weeds may compete with the crop for:

• Root space
• Moisture
• Nutrients
• Sunlight

Pest & Plant-Health Monitoring

Turnip belongs to the Brassica crop group and may be affected by locally occurring pests and diseases.

Potential issues may include:

• Aphids
• Flea beetles
• Caterpillars
• Root-feeding pests
• Whiteflies
• Other leaf-feeding insects
• Locally occurring Brassica diseases

Regularly inspect plants for unusual leaf damage, yellowing, wilting, spotting or pest activity.

Useful crop-management practices include:

• Appropriate spacing
• Good drainage
• Suitable irrigation
• Crop hygiene
• Weed management
• Crop rotation where practical
• Adequate airflow

No specific pest or disease resistance is claimed for this Hybrid seed lot.

Root Size

The supplied source associates Golden Ball Turnip with roots approximately:

3–4 inches in diameter

under suitable cultivation.

However, this is provided only as a general reference.

It is not guaranteed for this particular Hybrid seed lot.

Actual root size can vary according to:

• Genetics
• Plant spacing
• Soil texture
• Soil depth
• Temperature
• Moisture
• Fertility
• Crop management

Harvesting

Harvest according to actual root development.

The supplied source mentions approximately 45–60 days after sowing, with some Golden Ball strains listed around 45–55 days.

Because the exact maturity specification of this particular Hybrid seed line has not been verified, these figures should be treated only as general references and not guaranteed maturity periods.

Actual harvest timing may vary according to:

• Genetics
• Temperature
• Season
• Soil conditions
• Plant spacing
• Moisture
• Nutrition
• Root development
• General crop management

How to Harvest

When roots have reached the desired development stage:

1. Loosen the surrounding soil carefully if necessary.
2. Hold the plant near the crown.
3. Lift carefully without unnecessarily damaging the root.

Where soil is firm, loosen it first rather than pulling forcefully.

Successive Sowing

Where seasonal conditions remain suitable, Golden Ball Turnip may be planted in:

Small successive batches

rather than sowing the entire quantity at one time.

This can spread crop development over a longer period.

Tips for Better Root Development

For better Golden Ball Turnip development:

• Prepare loose soil
• Remove large stones and hard clods
• Sow directly
• Avoid unnecessary root disturbance
• Thin overcrowded seedlings
• Maintain appropriate spacing
• Keep moisture reasonably consistent
• Avoid waterlogging
• Avoid excessive nitrogen
• Provide adequate sunlight
• Monitor weeds and pests
• Harvest according to actual root development

Crop Variability

Seeds and plants are biological products.

Natural variation can occur in:

• Germination
• Leaf development
• Root shape
• Root diameter
• Root colour
• Internal colour
• Growth rate
• Maturity
• Overall yield

Even within the same seed lot, environmental conditions can influence crop appearance and performance.

No exact root diameter, root weight, maturity period or yield is guaranteed.

Important Seed-Use Information

Seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening are intended for agricultural, horticultural and gardening purposes, including sowing and plant cultivation only.

The supplied Golden Ball Turnip sowing seeds themselves are not sold as food, animal feed, edible-oil material, medicine or dietary supplements.

Do not:

• Eat or directly consume the supplied sowing seeds
• Feed the supplied seeds to animals
• Extract edible oil from the supplied seeds
• Prepare beverages, extracts or supplements from the supplied seeds
• Use the supplied seeds for medicinal or therapeutic purposes
• Use the supplied seeds inconsistently with their intended sowing or gardening purpose

These restrictions apply specifically to the supplied sowing seeds themselves and do not classify mature plant parts produced after cultivation.

Where seeds are specifically identified as treated, coated or otherwise processed, follow all warnings and handling instructions appearing on the packet.

Germination & Growing Disclaimer

Seeds are biological products, and germination, root development and overall crop performance naturally vary.

Information concerning germination time, temperature, sowing season, sowing depth, spacing, sunlight, root development, root size and harvesting is provided as general cultivation guidance and not as a guarantee of results.

Actual performance may be affected by:

• Seed age, storage and handling
• Genetics and seed line
• Soil or growing medium
• Soil compaction
• Temperature and weather
• Season and sowing time
• Sowing depth
• Moisture and irrigation
• Drainage
• Sunlight
• Plant spacing
• Nutrition
• Pests and diseases
• General crop-management conditions

AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee 100% germination, exact root size, root shape, exact yellow or golden colour, root weight, maturity period, yield, heat tolerance, cold tolerance, disease resistance, pest resistance, uniformity or identical crop performance under all growing conditions unless a specific characteristic is expressly supported by verified information applicable to the particular seed line.