Rutabaga or swede, as the British call it, is a 4 to 6 in long root vegetable with a sweet, mellow flavor. Mash just like potatoes, add chunks to soups and stews or bake in savory or sweet casseroles. Even the tops are edible and make tasty sauteed greens. Rutabagas develop the best flavor when harvested during cool weather, making an ideal fall crop in most places. A great winter storage crop.
| Botanical Name | Brassica Napus |
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| Cold Hardiness | Frost-Tolerant Biennial |
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| Common Name | Rutabaga |
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| Days to Germination | 7 to 14 |
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| Days to Harvest | 80 to 120 |
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| Height | 16 to 20 in |
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| Minimum Spacing | 6 in for 3 Seeds |
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| Width | 16 to 20 in |
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