BRASSICA NAPOBRASSICA
American Purple Top Rutabaga
American Purple Top Rutabaga is an easily-grown, annual plant belonging in the brassica family. The plant produces a huge yellow root that gets as large as 4 to 6 inches in diameter and it has the characteristic purple shoulders. Rutabaga should be planted early because it takes 90-110 days to reach full maturity. It tolerates cool weather quite well and is typically sweetened up by a few frosts.
Key features
- 90-110 days to maturity
- 4 to 6� diameter
- Full sun
- Easy-to-grow
- Frost-tolerant
Segment
Forage
Category
Forage
Species
Brassica
Sci. Name
BRASSICA NAPOBRASSICA
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
250
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/8-1/4"
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
7-9
Planting Times
Early Spring - Late Summer
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
4-5