28 - Rutabaga
Brassica napus or Brassica napobrassica
Varieties
- American Purple Top Yellow
- Laurentian
Life cycle
Current Seed Start & Transplant Dates
Note: Seed starting and transplant dates do not always correlate one to one with dates shown below. Note correct start and expected transplant dates on the tag of the tray for seed germination. Adjust dates with plant tags on a yearly basis if necessary. 8 ounces of fertilizer is about 1 cup. Consider Sustane various NPK and Alfalfa Meal or Blood Meal for nitrogen.
Athens
Franklin
Direct Sow Dates ( if any )
Variety Details
Variety Name
American Purple Top Yellow
Variety Description
Introduced before 1920 as an improved strain of Purple Top Yellow (pre-1850). Long the standard for home and market use. Flesh is mild, yellow, fine-grained, and firm.
Seed Vendors
Southern Exposure | 900 seeds $2.50
Variety Name
Laurentian
Seed Vendors
Johnnys 100 seeds $5.50