Rutabaga Seeds – Purple White

Grow reliable, hardy, and flavorful roots with Rutabaga Seeds – Purple White. This variety is known for its smooth purple-topped, creamy-white roots that develop excellent texture and a mildly sweet flavor. It performs well in cool climates and is ideal for home gardeners who want a dependable, long-season root crop with great storage quality.

Features

• Produces medium to large, round roots with purple tops and white flesh

• Mild, sweet flavor suitable for roasting, mashing, soups, and stews

• Cold-tolerant and ideal for fall and winter harvesting

• Reliable germination and vigorous plant growth

• Suitable for garden beds and raised beds

Specifications

Scientific Name: Brassica napus var. napobrassica
Common Name (US): Rutabaga
Seed Type: Heirloom, non-GMO
Growth Habit: Root vegetable
Days to Maturity: 80–100 days
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loose, fertile soil
Planting Season:

• Cool-season crop

• Best planted in early spring (February–April) or late summer (August–September) depending on region

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Zones 3–9

• Spring planting: February–April

• Fall planting: August–September

Germination Temperature: 50–75°F
Spacing: 4–6 inches apart
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
Harvest Window: Late summer to winter, depending on planting time