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95 days. Brassica napus. Open Pollinated. Laurentian Rutabaga. The plant produces high yields of 4 to 6” diameter Rutabaga. It has a deep purple color above the ground and a creamy, pale yellow color below the ground. Very sweet and flavorful. The most popular Rutabaga has grown today. It is an improved version of the American Purple Top Rutabaga. Stores well. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 279805. A variety from the USA.
Lot No: 103018
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 10/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 240,000
Plant Height: Bulbs
Planting Season: Spring/Fall
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Rutabaga does not do well in poor or clay soil, so prepare the soil by adding compost and manure. Till the soil well before planting. They thrive in cooler regions and do not like hot weather. Plant your seeds outdoors. Planting should occur as soon as the soil can be worked and 1 week after the last frost. Plant in 2 to 3 week intervals for a steady harvest until about 2 months before the first killing frost in the fall. Plants are 12" to 18" tall.
Requires loose, fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, compost, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Keep the soil uniformly moist and from drying out. Keep watered during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro.
Dig or pull roots when they are 3 - 5" in diameter. You can leave the roots in the ground over the winter if you cover them with heavy mulch.