Swede Rutabaga

Stores well.Rutabagas prefer well-drained soils abundant in potash and phosphorus, with a pH range of 6.4-6.8. For customary fall and winter use plant in late spring or early summer, or about 90 days before intended harvest.

They lay their yellowish-colored eggs on the undersides of leaves, which hatch into caterpillars that can cause severe root and head damage. Contact your local county extension agent if you suspect you have a problem.

Stores well.Rutabagas prefer well-drained soils abundant in potash and phosphorus, with a pH range of 6.4-6.8. For customary fall and winter use plant in late spring or early summer, or about 90 days before intended harvest.

Both root crops are best stored at 36°F and 95% relative humidity Control aphids with ladybugs or a hard spray of water, Neem oil or Pyrethrin. For heavy infestations, bait cabbage worms by mixing wheat bran into a B.t. solution.

Both root crops are best stored at 36°F and 95% relative humidity Control aphids with ladybugs or a hard spray of water, Neem oil or Pyrethrin. For heavy infestations, bait cabbage worms by mixing wheat bran into a B.t. solution.

Harvest select top greens at any time as the roots develop. Holds well in the ground. Perfectly straight rows of precisely spaced crops are at your fingertips with seed tape. HR indicates high resistance.

They lay their yellowish-colored eggs on the undersides of leaves, which hatch into caterpillars that can cause severe root and head damage. Contact your local county extension agent if you suspect you have a problem.

Using Reemay or Summer Insect Barrier can also provide control. Spray infected plants with Pyrethrin. Rutabagas and turnips can tolerate a range of soil types with a slightly acidic pH of 6.0-7.0. Work in one cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 10 row...

Both root crops are best stored at 36°F and 95% relative humidity Control aphids with ladybugs or a hard spray of water, Neem oil or Pyrethrin. For heavy infestations, bait cabbage worms by mixing wheat bran into a B.t. solution.

Purple tops with pale yellow flesh. 129,000 seeds/lb. Practice crop rotation (as with all Brassicas). Waxing (dipping clean roots in paraffin) is done prior to delivery to prevent drying of roots in store displays.If anything you purchase from us proves...

Plant the seeds at a rate of three to 20 seeds per row and rake them about half an inch deep. Once seedlings appear and are about 2 inches tall, you can thin them to about 6 inches apart.

In addition, they require high relative humidity. It can also lower the risk of storage burn.In some cases, rutabagas can be given a wax bath, dipping them in warm wax to prevent moisture loss.

Thin to foster good root formation. It's inevitable that problems pop up in the garden now and then and rutabagas are no exception. The rutabaga plant prefers good drainage, root irrigation in drier climates; and due to its longer growing season, should...

In fact, a synonym for rutabaga is swede, or Swedish Turnip.In Ireland, the rutabaga was the first Jack-O-Lantern, as the roots were hollowed out and carried with glowing coals in All-Hallows' Eve.The more-familiarRutabagas are rich in beta carotene,...

Like turnips, rutabagas can stand in for potatoes — mash them with butter or cube them in stews. A rutabaga has a turnip's dense texture and a cabbage's pleasant sharpness. Big and substantial, yellow and thick-skinned, it looks like a cross between...

For best flavor, pull or dig roots when they are 3-5 inches in diameter. Plants take 3-4 months to mature. Harvest greens as needed after four inches. A light frost will improve crops.

Deep purple color on top, creamy yellow on the bottom. An excellent keeper. Roots are mild, sweet and firm. Round, 4- to 6-in.

The yellow flesh is sweet and mild. Heirloom variety produces 4-6'' purple top, globe shaped roots. Stores well for winter use.

Row cover is almost always the most effective deterrent for any of those pests, but maintaining healthy soil and following a solid crop rotation plan will help keep the crop ahead of most invasions.

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Tops are big and the necks are of medium size. Fine-textured and good to eat, its flesh is creamy yellow in color. Its large roots are purple above ground and light yellow below. A real old-timer that has been popular for years.

Early root development will achieve better coloring. Similar to a turnip, but larger. This variety has excellent flesh quality and overall pleasant flavor. Its medium top and fine globe shape make for a uniform plant and offer good storage for winter...

Rutabaga is tastes great eaten raw, roasted, mashed, Sauteed, baked and added to soups and pasties. Laurentian Rutabaga is an improved variety of 'Purple Top' with a round 4-6 in. Ready to harvest in 100 days.

These large, smooth, rounded roots are 4 to 6 inches in diameter, packed with rich, swseet, fine-grained flesh. Direct-sow the seeds 3 to 3½ months before the first fall frost date for an autumn harvest, or about a week before the last frost date for...

When considering growing rutabagas, gardeners need to play close attention to their local climates, as these root vegetables need to mature in cool weather. Rutabaga roots are typically yellow or white fleshed and marked on the exterior with a purple...

Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart when they are 3 weeks old. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Rutabaga Aphid,...