Live Seedling/Plants are around 30-60+ days old and between 3" to 12" tall. Depending on size selected at purchase.
Laurentian Rutabaga produce deep purple and creamy yellow rutabagas weighing up to 1 lb. The smooth, uniform roots are typically between 5" and 6". Sometimes called Swedes or Swedish turnips, rutabagas make delicious fall and winter soups and can be roasted or boiled and mashed. The cold crop is also sweet enough that it can be eaten fresh on salads.
Rutabaga Live Plant
Species: Laurentian
Latin Name: Brassica napus var. napobrassica
Other Names: Laurentian Rutabagas, Swedes, Swedish Turnips, Russian Turnips, Canadian Turnips, Winter Turnips
Color: Root above the soil develops a deep purple color, while root under soil remains creamy yellow
Flavor: Sweet
Days to Maturity: 95 days
Hardiness Zone: Biennial grown as an annual, not intended for overwintering; suitable for all USDA hardiness zones
Planting Depth: 1/2 inches
Plant Spacing: 2" seeding, thinned to 6 inches
Row Spacing: 1-2 ft
Growth Habit: 5-6" smooth, rounded roots weighing up to 1 lb.
Soil Preference: Well-draining, loose soil; tolerates low fertility
Temp Preference: Cool weather, frost-tolerant; optimal germination occurs in 60-degree F soil
Light Preference: Full sun, partial shade