Grow a classic cool-season staple with our American Purple Top Rutabaga seeds. This treasured heirloom is prized for its large, uniform roots with beautiful deep purple crowns and creamy, yellow flesh below. The flavor is wonderfully sweet and savory, especially after a light frost, making it a perfect vegetable for hearty winter roasts, stews, and mashes. An excellent storage vegetable, it will keep for months, providing delicious and nutritious meals throughout the winter.
โญ What you'll love
Large, round roots with a beautiful purple crown and sweet yellow flesh.
A sweet and savory flavor that is fantastic for roasting, mashing, and stews.
An excellent storage vegetable that will keep well into the winter.
The flavor becomes even sweeter after being exposed to a few light frosts.
๐ฟ Seed details
Plant Name: American Purple Top Rutabaga (Brassica napus)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Biennial, grown as an annual.
Height: 12-18 inch tops
Days to Maturity: 85-95 days
USDA Zone: 3-9
Origin: American Grown
๐ฑ Growing instructions
Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in late spring or early summer for a fall harvest. Rutabagas are a cool-season crop.
Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.
Spacing: Sow seeds 1 inch apart and thin seedlings to 6 inches apart once established.
Light Requirement: Full Sun.
Soil: Prefers loose, fertile, well-draining soil.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for the best root development.
โ Our seed packets
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Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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