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vegetableBiennialEdible
Rutabaga
Brassica napus subsp. rapifera
Also known as: neep, swede, Swedish turnip
Large root vegetable that is a cross between cabbage and turnip. Sweeter and denser than turnip. Stores very well.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing6–8″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height12–18″
Spread8–10″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Fall Sow
12–14 weeks before first frost
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Harvest
80–100 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
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Zones 2–9
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Best grown as fall crop—sow in midsummer. Flavor sweetens after frost. Stores for months in cool conditions.
Companion Plants
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