Rutabaga, American Purple Top – 200 Heirloom Seeds – GMO Free (Brassica napus)
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Easy |
| Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Features | Edible |
| Color | Green |
| Genus | Brassica napus |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Common Name | Rutabaga |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH EVERY ORDER!American Purple Top Rutabaga (Brassica napus) - 200 Seeds•Heirloom•Non-GMO•American grown seeds•Open Pollinated•USDA Zones: 3-9Description:Large, smooth, globe-shaped roots with deep purplish-red tops above ground and light yellow below. Sweet, fine-grained yellow flesh turns bright orange when cooked. Prefers cool weather and is best grown as a fall crop. Ready 90 days after seed sowing.Culinary Properties:Good served with roast pork or beef or mashed with potatoes.Medicinal Properties:The health benefits of rutabaga include its ability to improve digestive health, have anti-cancer potential, act as an antioxidant, boost the immune system, and improve metabolic function. Rutabaga also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, aids in cellular and enzymatic functions, builds strong bones, and can even help you lose weight.Growing Instructions:When to sow is highly dependent on your zone. If you are in a colder area, sow your rutabaga seeds after the danger of the last frost has passed. If you are in a warmer zone, plant your seeds in the fall and harvest in the winter. Those in the middle can sow in the summer for a fall crop. Leaves can be harvested and eaten when young, but roots take approximately 90 days to mature, and they become tastier and more tender after the first or second frost. Rutabaga should be planted in early to mid-summer depending on your zone, generally about three months before the first expected frost date. In warmer southern climates where the ground doesn’t freeze solid, it is also possible to plant before the last frost date in early spring for a first round. But keep in mind that hot weather can make roots taste bitter and woody.Sow your seeds ½ inch deep and about 2-3 inches apart. Thin the rutabagas out when they are around 4 inches tall so there is between 4-6 inches of space between each plant.Shipping:All orders are shipped USPS First Class with tracking at a flat rate whether you buy 1 seed order or 100. Free shipping over $35. All orders come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag labeled with growing instructions. If stored properly, your seeds can last for years. All seeds have been tested to ensure the highest germination rate possible. Our seeds have no weeds or fillers mixed in. You will get 100% of the seed you ordered. We do our absolute best to get all orders placed before 4pm out that day. Orders placed after 4pm will ship the following day. During peak seasons, processing times may be slightly longer. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time.***These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore we cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information on our site is provided for educational purposes only.