Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●
Any fertile, well drained soil that holds moisture well.
Full sun.
Time planting so that rutabagas are reaching maturity just as the first fall frosts arrive. Cold weather improved rutabaga flavor and texture.
Not usually required.
Chives, Onion, Onions and Peas.
Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 7" (20cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow seeds half an inch deep and 4 inches apart in early summer. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart when they are 3 weeks old.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Needs more water than many other vegetables. Mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.
Harvest in mid to late fall, after the soil has cooled and frosts have become frequent. Trimmed roots can be stored in a cool basement, root cellar, or refrigerator.
Rutabagas left in the ground too long become woody.
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