Tipperary Rutabaga, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Brassica napus) The sweet, smooth, cream-colored flesh of this rutabaga makes it perfect for mashing, roasting, or even eating raw. White roots have purple shoulders, long necks, and smooth skin with minimal forking; average 4.5" long and 3" in diameter; and weigh about a pound. Leaves bear purple petioles and have drooping habits. 100 days.

Characteristics: 

• From the Collection for 2022
• Organic
• Large white roots with purple shoulders
• Smooth skin
• 100 days
• 250 Seeds per packet

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in late spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-15 days. Rutabagas prefer a long, cool growing season. Plant in full sun in cool climates or partial shade in hot summer climates. Rutabagas are most delicious after a frost or two. 

Direct Seed: 2" Apart

Seed Depth: 1/2"

Rows Apart: 18-24"

Thin: 6" Apart

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