Rutabaga seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Rutabaga is a cool-season root crop with a compact, leafy growth habit and a swollen underground root. It adapts well to temperate climates and performs best in cool conditions with fertile, well-drained soil. This plant establishes readily from seed and is suitable for garden beds and raised beds. It prefers consistent moisture and moderate temperatures, supporting steady root development during the growing season.

Features

• Cool-season root crop with compact leafy growth
• Suitable for garden beds and raised beds
• Performs best in cooler growing conditions
• Adaptable to fertile, well-drained soil types
• Steady root development with consistent moisture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica napus var. napobrassica
• Common Name (US): Rutabaga
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Root vegetable with leafy top growth
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Planting Season: Early spring or late summer
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: February to March and August to September
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 10-20°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained, loose soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 30-45 cm height, 20-30 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 20-30 cm between plants