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Helenor - Rutabaga Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Develops good color early in root development. Nice round bulb shape with high-quality, light-orange flesh and sweet flavor. Sow 6 seeds per foot, 3/8" deep, thinning to 6" apart, in rows 18-24" apart.Soft, brown interior root spot indicates soil boron...
  • Latin Name: Brassica napus
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Magres Rutabaga
Prices start at : 3.35 USD / 1 gram

Contact your local county extension agent if you suspect you have a problem. Using floating row covers such as Summer Insect Barrier can also provide control. Using larger transplants helps reduce damage.
  • Row Spacing: 12-16"
  • Seed Spacing: 1-2"
  • Days to Emergence: 5-17
  • Thin Plants To: 6-8"
  • Soil Temp for Germ.: 55-75°F
  • Seeds per gram: ≈ 265-400
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Helenor - Organic Rutabaga Seed
Prices start at : 4.35 USD / Packet

Develops good color early in root development. Nice round bulb shape with high-quality, light-orange flesh and sweet flavor. Sow 6 seeds per foot, 3/8" deep, thinning to 6" apart, in rows 18-24" apart.Soft, brown interior root spot indicates soil boron...
  • Latin Name: Brassica napus
  • Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies: Yes
  • Days To Maturity: 90 Days
Maine
Winslow
Purple Top White Globe Turnip
Prices start at : 2.50 USD / 2 grams

For heavy infestations, bait cabbage worms by mixing wheat bran into a B.t. solution. Flea beetles chew tiny pinholes in leaves. Adds a nice crunch to any salad. Early control is essential to minimize the damage.
  • Thin Plants To: 6-8"
  • Soil Temp for Germ.: 55-75°F
  • Min. Germ.: 80%
  • Open Pollinated: Yes
  • Days to Emergence: 5-17
  • Seeds per gram: ≈ 265-400
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Tokyo Cross Turnip
Prices start at : 2.55 USD / 2 grams

For heavy infestations, bait cabbage worms by mixing wheat bran into a B.t. solution. Flea beetles chew tiny pinholes in leaves. Early control is essential to minimize the damage. These classic root crops can store long-term in the root cellar, or right...
  • Row Spacing: 12-16"
  • Soil Temp for Germ.: 55-75°F
  • Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2"
  • Days to Emergence: 5-17
  • Seeds per gram: ≈ 265-400
  • Seed Life: 3 years
Oregon
Cottage Grove
White Ball Turnip Seed Tape
Prices start at : 5.15 USD / 1 Tape

No more having to thin seedlings! This biodegradable tape will plant a row 5 meters (15 feet, 5 inches) long. Perfectly straight rows of precisely spaced crops are at your fingertips with seed tape.
  • Hybrid Variety: Yes
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Golden Ball Turnip Conventional & Organic
Prices start at : 2.65 USD / 2 grams

Contact your local county extension agent if you suspect you have a problem. Using floating row covers such as Summer Insect Barrier can also provide control. Using larger transplants helps reduce damage.
  • Open Pollinated: Yes
  • Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2"
  • Row Spacing: 12-16"
  • Seed Spacing: 1-2"
  • Seed Life: 3 years
  • Seeds per gram: ≈ 265-400
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Helenor Rutabaga
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / 1/2 gram

Add its long shelf life and you'll be enjoying this hearty winter staple all season long. Days to maturity calculated from date of direct seeding. Early control is essential to minimize the damage.
  • Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2"
  • Seed Life: 3 years
  • Thin Plants To: 6-8"
  • Days to Emergence: 5-17
  • Soil Temp for Germ.: 55-75°F
  • Open Pollinated: Yes
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Joan Rutabaga Organic
Prices start at : 3.35 USD / 1 gram Organic

For heavy infestations, bait cabbage worms by mixing wheat bran into a B.t. solution. Flea beetles chew tiny pinholes in leaves. We love them mashed with potatoes and buttermilk, or added to a warming winter soup with carrots and parsnips.
  • Days to Emergence: 5-17
  • Open Pollinated: Yes
  • Seed Spacing: 1-2"
  • Soil Temp for Germ.: 55-75°F
  • Seeds per gram: ≈ 265-400
  • Seed Life: 3 years
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Laurentian - Rutabaga Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Packet: 100 seeds.Rutabagas prefer well-drained soils abundant in potash and phosphorus, with a pH range of 6.4-6.8. For customary fall and winter use plant in late spring or early summer, or about 90 days before intended harvest.
  • Latin Name: Brassica napus
  • Days To Maturity: 95 Days
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Tips For Growing And Planting Rutabaga
This is true for both rutabagas and turnips.Cultivate between the plants that are left to a depth of 2-3 inches deep. Also, it loosens the soil around the root of the growing rutabagas allowing for larger root growth.
Ohio
Willoughby
Harvesting Rutabaga And How To Store Rutabaga Grown In Garden
For best results, cool them as soon as possible. (0 C ) as possible. Freshly harvested crops should be cooled as close to 32 F. Trim off foliage to about an inch of the crown. It can also lower the risk of storage burn.In some cases, rutabagas can be...
Ohio
Willoughby
Common Rutabaga Problems: Learn About Rutabaga Pests And Disease
Among those most attracted to the plant include the following rutabaga pests:ravage the greens and a chemical spray may be needed to banish these pests.Weeds can cause problems too.
Ohio
Willoughby
Getting To The Root Of Things. The Rutabaga: Its History, Uses, and Culture
It has several significant trace minerals such as potassium and magnesium. Its natural sweetness makes it a great addition to roasted beef or pork dishes.Rutabagas are usually found in the produce aisles during the autumn and winter months.
California
El Segundo
Rutabaga
Prices start at : 0.99 USD / lb

They help round out the flavor of chicken soup or any stock. Big and substantial, yellow and thick-skinned, it looks like a cross between a turnip and a squash. A rutabaga has a turnip's dense texture and a cabbage's pleasant sharpness.
  • Calories: Calories From Fat 0
  • Dietary Fiber: 30g
  • Total Fat: 80g
  • Dietary Fiber 1g: 5%
  • Potassium: 4%
  • Saturated Fat: 25g
Maine
Winslow
Rutabaga
Prices start at : 1.55 USD

A heavy straw mulch will extend your harvest into early winter. There's nothing lowly about this fine root vegetable! The American Purple Top Rutabaga ( Brassica napus ) warms fall evenings with its mild, sweet taste and bright yellow flesh.
  • brand: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Montana
Bozeman
Laurentian Rutabaga
Prices start at : 2.99 USD / approx. 600 seeds per packet

Round, 4- to 6-in. Roots are mild, sweet and firm. Deep purple color on top, creamy yellow on the bottom. An excellent keeper.
  • Zone: 3 - 10.
  • Light Required: Full sun.
  • Size: 4 - 6 inch globes.
  • Comments: An excellent keeper. Sweet flavor and firm texture. An improved American Purple Top. Mild and good flavor. Good for Fall and Winter storage.
  • Spacing: 3 - 4 inches between plants, 18 - 30 inches between rows.
  • Height: 16 - 20 inches.
Indiana
Greendale
Purple Top Rutabaga
Prices start at : 0.99 USD / each

Stores well for winter use. Heirloom variety produces 4-6'' purple top, globe shaped roots. The yellow flesh is sweet and mild.
  • Genus: Brassica
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
Illinois
Bloomington
Growing Great Rutabagas
Cut the greens off entirely, and then move to storage. They take a full extra month to grow, but they'll reward you with sweetness and flavor. If transplanting, set plants with 6 inches between each.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Rutabaga American Purple Top
Prices start at : 1.75 USD / Seed/Packet

A real old-timer that has been popular for years. Everyone's favorite rutabaga for market sales, fresh from the field or for winter storage. Its large roots are purple above ground and light yellow below.
  • Germination days: 5 - 10 days
  • Maturation days: 90 days
New York
Rochester
Rutabaga Helenor F1 Organic
Prices start at : 1.39 USD / Seed/10 Seeds

Its medium top and fine globe shape make for a uniform plant and offer good storage for winter sales. This variety has excellent flesh quality and overall pleasant flavor. Similar to a turnip, but larger.
  • Germination days: 3 - 10 days
  • Seeding depth: 0.25 - 0.5 inches
New York
Rochester
Rutabaga Laurentian Seed (600-Pack)
Prices start at : 3.27 USD / package

Packed full of nutrition and antioxidants. Laurentian Rutabaga is an improved variety of 'Purple Top' with a round 4-6 in. Ready to harvest in 100 days. Rutabaga is tastes great eaten raw, roasted, mashed, Sauteed, baked and added to soups and pasties.
  •  Prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is loose
  •  Beneficial root vegetable with a multitude of ways to prepare

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    • Seed Type: Vegetable
    • Maximum Time to Germinate (days): 14
    • Maximum Time to Bloom / Harvest (weeks): 14
    • Landscape Supply Type: Seeds
    Georgia
    Atlanta
    American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds
    Prices start at : 2.25 USD / (P) Pkt of 1200 seeds

    If you have never grown a rutabaga before, try the delicious heirloom American Purple Top and see how easy this root crop really is. This cool-weather crop is a perfect addition to the Thanksgiving table, and also makes a fine spring crop.
    • Seeds Per Pack: 1200
    • Item Form: (P) Pkt of 1200 seeds
    • Additional Characteristics: Edible, Direct Sow, Easy Care Plants
    • Species: napus
    • Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
    • Fruit Color: Purple
    South Carolina
    Hodges
    How to grow: Rutabaga (Growing Guide)
    Feeding Not usually required. Harvesting Harvest in mid to late fall, after the soil has cooled and frosts have become frequent. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
    England
    Liverpool
    What The Heck Is A Rutabaga?
    Where does it come from, what does it look like, and what exactly can you do with a rutabaga when you harvest one? Because rutabagas are members of the mustard family, they share many of the same pests and disease issues commonly found with broccoli,...
    Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia
    Growing Rutabagas for a Bumper Fall Harvest
    Rutabagas are highly sensitive to boron deficiency, which leads to a condition called brown heart, a discolored hollow in the middle of the rutabaga. By any name, they are a top storage crop to grow in the fall garden.
    England
    Liverpool
    Rutabagas: A Humble Vegetable Worth Raving About
    Rutabagas are also excellent when mashed with carrots or parsnips, and a cooked rutabaga puree can serve to thicken soups and gravies as well. Not a sexy name and certainly not a sexy vegetable.
    Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia