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American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds, 150 Heirloom Seeds Per Packet, Non GMO Seeds

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Brassica napobrassica "American Purple Top"

Large globe-shaped purple roots with sweet yellow flesh. This heirloom is an excellent fall crop. The flesh turns orange when cooked, and is a fantastic additon to mashed potatoes.

Type: Annual
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/2”
Spacing: 4-6”
Water: Low
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 90 days
Height: 12-14”
Zones: All

Planting Instructions
Type: Annual
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/2”
Spacing: 4-6”
Water: Low
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 90 days
Height: 12-14”
Zones: All

Rutabaga are a cool-weather crop. They are best planted in midsummer for a late-fall harvest. Rutabaga flavor improves after a few light frosts; the sweetness concentrates.

Start seeds indoors to protect seedlings from the hot summer sun. They need 10-12 weeks to reach maturity before winter sets in.

Plant seeds 1/2” deep. Transplant them outdoors when they are a few inches tall. Space plants 8” apart, in rows 12-14 apart. Do not crowd plants or the roots will not grow large. Water consistently.

Harvest rutabaga after the first 2-3 frosts, before the ground in frozen. Roots taste best at 4-5” diameter. The roots push up out of the ground as they mature. Cut off the foliage before storing for any length of time.

 

USDA Zone Map

Brassica napobrassica "American Purple Top"

Large globe-shaped purple roots with sweet yellow flesh. This heirloom is an excellent fall crop. The flesh turns orange when cooked, and is a fantastic additon to mashed potatoes.

Type: Annual
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/2”
Spacing: 4-6”
Water: Low
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 90 days
Height: 12-14”
Zones: All

Planting Instructions
Type: Annual
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/2”
Spacing: 4-6”
Water: Low
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 90 days
Height: 12-14”
Zones: All

Rutabaga are a cool-weather crop. They are best planted in midsummer for a late-fall harvest. Rutabaga flavor improves after a few light frosts; the sweetness concentrates.

Start seeds indoors to protect seedlings from the hot summer sun. They need 10-12 weeks to reach maturity before winter sets in.

Plant seeds 1/2” deep. Transplant them outdoors when they are a few inches tall. Space plants 8” apart, in rows 12-14 apart. Do not crowd plants or the roots will not grow large. Water consistently.

Harvest rutabaga after the first 2-3 frosts, before the ground in frozen. Roots taste best at 4-5” diameter. The roots push up out of the ground as they mature. Cut off the foliage before storing for any length of time.

 

USDA Zone Map