Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 39
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 2-3-1
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Root
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Purple topped with yellow flesh
Maturity 90
Spacing 6 in to 8 in
Genus Brassica
Species napum
Subspecies American Purple Top
Common Name Rutabaga, American Purple Top 

Rutabaga, American Purple Top 

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A New England favorite. Also known as 'Swede Turnip'. Round, purple-topped, yellow-fleshed roots are 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Perfect addition to fall and winter vegetable dishes, soups and stews. Harvest in late summer or autumn for winter storage. Store in a cool location for best keeping.

Growing Zone: 3 to 9

Light Requirements: Full Sun

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Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number 39
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 2-3-1
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Root
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Purple topped with yellow flesh
Maturity 90
Spacing 6 in to 8 in
Genus Brassica
Species napum
Subspecies American Purple Top
Common Name Rutabaga, American Purple Top