This easy to grow root vegetable makes a tasty addition to soups, salads and other dishes. Its taste is similar to a sweet turnip. The first records of Rutabaga come from Southern Europe in the 17th century when it was used as animal feed.
Plant Details: A cross between a cabbage and a turnip, Rutabagas (Brassica napus) is a biennial with large roots the size of a softball. The colors range from tan to violet. The round root becomes more flavorful when cooked. The smaller cultivars have a sweeter flavor.
This plant requires insect pollination. Rutabagas needs to be transplanted its second spring about 200 feet away from other varieties to prevent genetic contamination. Seeds do not set until the second year.
Growing Conditions: This crop does best in the fall or cool summers. The roots become tough and inedible in hot weather. The seeds should be planted every 2 inches in rows at least 15 inches apart. Germination takes place in 4 to 7 days in weather ranging 45 to 85 degrees F (7 to 29 degrees C). Thin the seedlings 6 to 8 inches apart when they reach 3 inches tall. This plant does well in a variety of soils and full sunlight.
Days to Maturity: This plant matures in 90 to 100 days. Rutabaga stores for up to one month in the refrigerator and four months at 32 degrees F (0 degrees C). The seeds store for 3 years.
Nutrition: One half cup of Rutabaga is only 25 calories and gives you a good dose of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and protein
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Plant Details: A cross between a cabbage and a turnip, Rutabagas (Brassica napus) is a biennial with large roots the size of a softball. The colors range from tan to violet. The round root becomes more flavorful when cooked. The smaller cultivars have a sweeter flavor.
This plant requires insect pollination. Rutabagas needs to be transplanted its second spring about 200 feet away from other varieties to prevent genetic contamination. Seeds do not set until the second year.
Growing Conditions: This crop does best in the fall or cool summers. The roots become tough and inedible in hot weather. The seeds should be planted every 2 inches in rows at least 15 inches apart. Germination takes place in 4 to 7 days in weather ranging 45 to 85 degrees F (7 to 29 degrees C). Thin the seedlings 6 to 8 inches apart when they reach 3 inches tall. This plant does well in a variety of soils and full sunlight.
Days to Maturity: This plant matures in 90 to 100 days. Rutabaga stores for up to one month in the refrigerator and four months at 32 degrees F (0 degrees C). The seeds store for 3 years.
Nutrition: One half cup of Rutabaga is only 25 calories and gives you a good dose of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and protein
For planting tips go to:
Rutabaga
For Zone Planting Charts go to:
zones
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