Joan Rutabaga Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

Joan Rutabaga Seeds are from Brassica napus var. napobrassica, a cool-season root vegetable variety known for its smooth roots, purple and yellow coloring, and vigorous growth. This rutabaga variety is commonly grown in home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. Joan Rutabaga performs best in fertile, well-draining soil with consistent moisture and cool growing conditions. It is suitable for gardeners looking to grow a traditional root crop for seasonal harvests.

Features

• Seeds of the Joan Rutabaga vegetable variety
• Produces rounded roots with purple tops and yellow lower portions
• Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Performs well in cool-season growing conditions
• Requires fertile, moisture-retentive soil
• Provides a traditional root vegetable crop

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica napus var. napobrassica
• Common Name (US): Rutabaga, Swede
• Seed Type / Variety: Root Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Biennial vegetable grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 2–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Summer
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Sowing Season Months: April–June
• Germination: 5–10 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 12–18 in tall, 4–6 in root diameter
• Plant Spacing: 6–8 in apart