Rutabaga American Purple Top Seed Pack

Description

Rutabaga, or swede, as the British call it, is a 4″-6″ long root vegetable with a sweet, mellow flavor. Mash just like potatoes, add chunks to soups and stews, or bake in savory or sweet casseroles. Even the tops are edible and make tasty sautéed greens. Rutabagas develop the best flavor when harvested during cool weather, making an ideal fall crop in most places. A great storage crop.

Days to Maturity: 80–120 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Unknown

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Leafy tops grow 16″–20″ tall

Variety Info: Best harvested at 4″–6″ diameter; root is yellowish with purple shoulders.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant