This very important vegetable is vitamin-rich and has a robust flavor. The large, globe-shaped roots are sweet, fine-grained, and popular boiled, mashed, in souffls and added to stews. Store for winter use like potatoes.

Planting Information:

When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny location and sow seeds after last frost. Sow again in late summer for fall crop. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food. Firm soil over seed.
Care: Keep soil moist and feed lightly every 6 weeks.
Harvesting: Harvest when roots are 4-6 in./10-16 cm.

Seed Variety: Rutabaga, American Purple Top
Germination Time: 8 – 16 Days
Days to Maturity: 75 – 90 Days
Planting Depth: 1/4 in.
Seed Spacing: 2 in.
Spacing Between Rows: 18 in.
Space After Thinning: 8 in.
Light Requirements: Full Sun