Brassica napus
Brassica napus
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This veggie's roots are purple-shouldered with a firm, yellow flesh. These cool-weather root vegetables can be stored for several months and are best eaten when no larger than four inches across.
Their small size makes them easy to prepare and cook, ensuring you get the most out of every serving. Rutabaga seeds offer a unique flavor profile and distinctive nutrition benefits, with a rich source of vitamins and minerals.
Sku: 9792
Common Name: Rutabaga
Botanical Name: Brassica napus
Full Sun
3 - 10 Days
90 Days
10 - 24"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, and Songbirds
Fill Weight (grams): 1.7
Approximate Seed Count: 400 - 500
Flavor: Creamy, fine texture.
Preparation Ideas: Great when roasted, mashed, mixed with sauteed carrots, turnips, and broccoli.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Spring|Summer
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be worked. Plant 2 seeds every 2 inches. Thin to one plant every 2 inches when seedlings are 2 1/2 - 3 inches tall. Sow again in late summer for a fall crop.
Planting Depth: 0.25 - 0.5"
Seed Spacing: Plant your American Purple Top Rutabaga seeds roughly 2" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 12" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Greens are tasty if picked when small and tender. Pull roots when they are 4-6 inches across. Light frost improves flavor, but if roots are left in the ground over winter, mulch heavily.
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