Tourne-Sol Rutabaga Pkg.

How Many Seeds: 250

Scientific Name: Brassica napus var. napobrassica

Common Name: Rutabaga

Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth; tolerates partial shade

Height: Approximately 30–45 cm at maturity

Width: Approximately 30–45 cm per plant

Spacing: Space plants 30–45 cm apart in rows 45–60 cm apart

Attracts: Pollinators if allowed to flower, including bees and beneficial insects

Use: Culinary use for roasting, mashing, soups, stews and winter storage

Plant Habit: Low-growing, leafy biennial with a large, rounded root and broad leaves

Harvest: Harvest roots 90–120 days after sowing, typically before the first hard frost; roots store well in cool, dry conditions for several months

Companion Plants: Onions, garlic, peas, beans, and herbs such as dill and sage

General Information: Tourne-Sol Rutabaga is a hardy, cool-season root vegetable prized for its sweet, firm flesh and excellent storage qualities. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. This variety is ideal for home gardens and market production, providing nutritious roots for winter meals and reliable yields under cool growing conditions.