Description
300 Seeds per pack
(Brassica napus var. napobrassica) 90 days. American Purple Top Open Pollinated Rutabaga have huge round yellow roots with a rich purple crown. American Purple Top Rutabaga is firm sweet and has a good flavor. The flesh turns orange when cooked.
Planting Instructions for American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds
Heirloom / Open Pollinated Rutabaga is a hardy, cool-weather biennial, grown as an annual. Direct sow Rutabaga 4-6 weeks before the last frost in spring, in late summer for fall harvest, and in mild winter climates in fall for a winter harvest. Plant American Purple Top Rutabaga seeds in full sun, ¼ – ½” deep, 1-2″ apart in rows 18-24″ apart. Germination should occur in 5-17 days in soil 45-75°F. Once Rutabaga seedlings are well established, thin to 4-8″ apart, to give the root bulb room to grow. Harvest rutabagas when bulbs are about 3-5″ in diameter for best quality and flavor. Rutabagas are best stored at 33°F and 90-95% relative humidity.
FAQ:
How long does it take American Purple Top Rutabagas to mature?
American Purple Top Rutabagas mature in approximately 90 days.
What are the characteristics of American Purple Top Rutabagas?
These rutabagas have large, round yellow roots with a rich purple crown. The flesh is firm, sweet, and flavorful, turning orange when cooked.
How should American Purple Top Rutabaga seeds be planted?
Direct sow seeds 4-6 weeks before the last frost in spring, in late summer for a fall harvest, or in mild winter climates in the fall for a winter harvest. Plant seeds ¼-½ inch deep, 1-2 inches apart in rows spaced 18-24 inches apart.
How should American Purple Top Rutabagas be thinned and harvested?
Once seedlings are established, thin them to 4-8 inches apart to allow sufficient space for the root bulbs to grow. Harvest when bulbs reach 3-5 inches in diameter for optimal quality and flavor.
What are the ideal storage conditions for American Purple Top Rutabagas?
Store rutabagas at 33°F with 90-95% relative humidity for the best preservation.
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