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Rutabagas - Laurentian
SKU:
RT33200A
CA$3.90
CA$3.90
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Approximately 535 seeds per
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Brassica napobrassica
Lot# RT33200
Sweeter than Turnips, these globe-shaped rutabagas have a bright purple top that covers the top two thirds of the 10-15 cm (4-6") globes. The roots keep very well in winter storage. They are hardy enough to survive minor freezes. Rutabagas do not like heat. They will become woody and inedible if exposed to heat. Water regularly and evenly.
Brassica napobrassica
Lot# RT33200
Sweeter than Turnips, these globe-shaped rutabagas have a bright purple top that covers the top two thirds of the 10-15 cm (4-6") globes. The roots keep very well in winter storage. They are hardy enough to survive minor freezes. Rutabagas do not like heat. They will become woody and inedible if exposed to heat. Water regularly and evenly.
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Additional Information
Open pollinated-untreated seeds. Laurentian Rutabaga has a purple crown with light yellow below the crown and is 11-12 cm (5-51/2") in diameter with yellow flesh and medium, blue-green, cut leaves. Rutabagas are harvested when roots are 8-11 cm (4-5") in diameter. Top the roots (remove leaves from the fleshy root), wash off any soil and dry quickly. The leaves may be cooked and eaten. Commercially, rutabagas are generally waxed for keeping and can be stored for several months at temperatures of 0-2 C (32-35° F) and a relative humidity of 90 to 95 percent. |