Purple White Rutabaga Seeds produce crisp, round root vegetables with purple tops and creamy white flesh. Known for their mild, sweet flavor, rutabagas are perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or container planting.

These non-GMO seeds provide reliable germination and high-yield harvests. Purple White Rutabagas thrive in cool-season conditions and are ideal for roasting, boiling, mashing, or adding to soups and stews. This versatile root vegetable is a nutritious addition to any home garden.

Features

• Produces crisp, tender Purple White Rutabaga roots
• High-yielding and easy-to-grow root vegetable
• Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds
• Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Suitable for roasting, boiling, mashing, and soups
• Thrives in cool-season planting conditions

Specifications

• Seed Type: Cool-season vegetable – Purple White Rutabaga (Brassica napus subsp. rapifera)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–9 (grown annually)
• Growth Habit: Upright, root vegetable
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Preference: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Harvest: 90–120 days
• Root Size: 3–6 inches diameter, purple top with white flesh
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches
• Seed Quality: Non-GMO, open-pollinated
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches
• Row Spacing: 18–24 inches

Planting Guide

• Sow seeds directly in garden beds ½–1 inch deep.
• Maintain soil temperature between 50–75°F for optimal germination.
• Thin seedlings to recommended spacing to ensure healthy root development.
• Keep soil consistently moist to prevent cracking.
• Harvest when roots are firm, smooth, and reach desired size.
• Cool-season planting ensures optimal flavor and texture.