
Rutabaga Seeds - American Purple Top
Packed in Resealable Long Life MylarMoisture Proof Packets10+ Year Survival Seed Viability Category: Vegetable Type: Rutabaga Variety: American Purple Top Family: Brassica Botanical Name: Brassica napus Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Growing Difficulty: 2 Soil PH: 5.5 to 6.5 Fertilizer Requirements: None Soil Type: Rich, Moist, Well-Draining Germination (days): 7 to 14 Soil Temp for Germination: 45-85°F Lighting Conditions: FULL SUN Days to Maturity: 80 - 120 Planting Depth: 1/4” Distance Apart (in row): 2-3" Row Spacing: 6-12" Sowing Instructions DIRECT SOW AFTER DANGER OF LAST FROST FALL HARVEST: DIRECT SOW IN MIDSUMMER FOR A FALL HARVEST Starting Indoors DO NOT START INDOORS Growing Tips For a bumper crop of Rutabaga's, midsummer is your best time to plant. They will do well in a compost or manure rich soil that is well drained but kept moist. When the plants reach about 4 inches tall, thin to 4-6 inches apart. Wait until the greens are 4 inches b