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American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds

Brassica napus

5.00 (3 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: A cool weather crop, rutabagas thrive when planted very early in the spring or for a fall crop after the hottest part of summer. Gardeners in warmer climates may be able to grow rutabagas throughout the winter. Direct sow American purple top rutabaga seeds in rich soil and full sun, 1/2" deep in rows 12-24" apart; as the seedlings grow, thin them to 4-6" apart.

Growing: Apply mulch to conserve moisture and control weeds. Watch out for pests such as the red and black harlequin bug, which must be removed to prevent damage.

Harvesting: After several hard frosts, pull or dig the rutabagas and cut the tops down to an inch. Store them in a cool place or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Seed Saving: Rutabagas must overwinter before producing seed. In warmer climates, a layer of mulch will be sufficient for protection. In colder climates, dig up the rutabagas; cut the tops to 1" and store them in damp sand at 33-40 degrees F until replanting in spring. The roots will send up flowering stalks. When the seed pods begin to turn brown, remove them before they shatter or dig up the entire plant and hang it upside down in a protected location to dry. Thresh the seed from the dry pods by crushing them. Store American purple top rutabaga seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 4 years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Brassica napus

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 9,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 18 Inches

Color: White, Purple

American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds 5.0
Review By Keely Laughlin

Customer for life!

amazing seeds, great customer service!

American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds 5.0
Review By Jana Tuttila

Hearty seeds, hearty package!

I love this seed company! Seeds are hearty and germinate well, and the packaging is superb! These packages are high quality zips so seeds stay safe and protected. The best seed experience. It's as if the company has such a high respect for the seed, the crop, and the consumer. Well done!

American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds 5.0
Review By Ralph Worrell

Quick Service

Thanks for your speedy service. The seeds are great.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (~36,000 Seeds) $7.96 $7.27 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $10.80 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $48.60 -+
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $86.40 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $205.20 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $388.80 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $756.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

American Purple Top rutabagas produce large, round, yellow roots with a purple crown. The fine-flavored flesh is firm and sweet and turns golden when cooked. This variety of purple top rutabagas is excellent for winter storage, is easy to grow, and matures in about 90 days.
The rutabaga developed in 17th century Bohemia as a rare cross between a turnip and a cabbage. European farmers of this time began growing the turnip-like root for its value as cattle fodder, but soon its mild, sweet flavor was found agreeable for culinary use. In Sweden, rutabagas became so commonly cultivated that they acquired the name "Swedish turnip." American Purple Top comes from the heirloom Purple Top strain of rutabaga.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: A cool weather crop, rutabagas thrive when planted very early in the spring or for a fall crop after the hottest part of summer. Gardeners in warmer climates may be able to grow rutabagas throughout the winter. Direct sow American purple top rutabaga seeds in rich soil and full sun, 1/2" deep in rows 12-24" apart; as the seedlings grow, thin them to 4-6" apart.

Growing: Apply mulch to conserve moisture and control weeds. Watch out for pests such as the red and black harlequin bug, which must be removed to prevent damage.

Harvesting: After several hard frosts, pull or dig the rutabagas and cut the tops down to an inch. Store them in a cool place or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Seed Saving: Rutabagas must overwinter before producing seed. In warmer climates, a layer of mulch will be sufficient for protection. In colder climates, dig up the rutabagas; cut the tops to 1" and store them in damp sand at 33-40 degrees F until replanting in spring. The roots will send up flowering stalks. When the seed pods begin to turn brown, remove them before they shatter or dig up the entire plant and hang it upside down in a protected location to dry. Thresh the seed from the dry pods by crushing them. Store American purple top rutabaga seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 4 years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Brassica napus

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 9,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 18 Inches

Color: White, Purple

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 3 reviews
5.0

Review By Keely Laughlin

Customer for life!

amazing seeds, great customer service!

5.0

Review By Jana Tuttila

Hearty seeds, hearty package!

I love this seed company! Seeds are hearty and germinate well, and the packaging is superb! These packages are high quality zips so seeds stay safe and protected. The best seed experience. It's as if the company has such a high respect for the seed, the crop, and the consumer. Well done!

5.0

Review By Ralph Worrell

Quick Service

Thanks for your speedy service. The seeds are great.