Description
American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds
About–Â Roots are large, round, with a small neck and yellow tap-root with a purple top. Flesh is light yellow, firm, sweet, and tender. A dependable variety for large or small-scale production.Â
When and Where to Plant–Â Sow after the danger of the last frost has passed. If you are in a warmer zone, plant seeds in the fall and harvest in the winter. Prefers loose, fertile, well drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.8
Care and Harvest–Â Roots are best harvested early. Both the greens and bulbs can be harvested to eat.
Planting Depth–Â 1/2″
Seed Spacing-Â 2-3″
Spacing Between Rows-Â 18-30″
Days to Germination–Â 10
Plant Spacing–Â 4-6″
Days to Maturity-Â 90-120
Approximate Seeds per Pkt–Â 800
