I grew rutabagas last fall and what a delightful surprise. I grew Champion A Collet Rouge, an heirloom. The roots are deliciously sweet and creamy; they have purple tops and a light yellow flesh.
The greens are unbelievable; the best I've ever tasted, and you won't find those at the grocery store.
The greens are unbelievable; the best I've ever tasted, and you won't find those at the grocery store.
Rutabagas are a cross between a cabbage and a turnip and there are many varieties. They are a cool-season vegetable best sown as a fall crop. Although, they can be sown in the very early spring in areas with cooler summer climates.
Sow 1/2" deep in a loose, rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Keep soil moist. Thin seedlings to six-eight inches apart. It takes about 100 days for the roots to mature so if you plan properly, you can harvest them just after your first expected frost date.
Rutabagas can be bothered by any pests that attack crops in the cabbage family. Pick them off at first site.
Cut the greens off before storing them in a cool (32 degrees F.), humid storage area, like a root cellar, or in the refrigerator. They can store for up to four months in perfect conditions.
The rutabaga was first described by Swiss Botanist Caspar Bauhin in 1620. Champion A Collet Rouge has been popular in Europe since the 1850's.
Sow 1/2" deep in a loose, rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Keep soil moist. Thin seedlings to six-eight inches apart. It takes about 100 days for the roots to mature so if you plan properly, you can harvest them just after your first expected frost date.
Rutabagas can be bothered by any pests that attack crops in the cabbage family. Pick them off at first site.
Cut the greens off before storing them in a cool (32 degrees F.), humid storage area, like a root cellar, or in the refrigerator. They can store for up to four months in perfect conditions.
The rutabaga was first described by Swiss Botanist Caspar Bauhin in 1620. Champion A Collet Rouge has been popular in Europe since the 1850's.
Rutabaga - Champion A Collet Rouge - Grown in my Garden
By Miss Lady Bug
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