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Rutabaga (Westport Macomber Turnip)

$4.99


Item # 874011008351

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Seed Savers Exchange Westport Macomber Turnip Rutabaga Seeds

The Westport Macomber Turnip, while commonly called a turnip, is botanically a rutabaga (Brassica napus), and it holds a special place in the history of New England agriculture. It produces large, white roots with either green or purple shoulders. Known for its smooth skin, making it easier to clean. Versatile in the kitchen, it can be baked, roasted, mashed, or used in soups and stews.

Sowing Information: 

  • Light: Plant in full sun in cool climates or partial shade in hot summer climates.
  • When to Start Inside: Not recommended
  • When to Sow Outside: Sow seeds outdoors in late spring.
  • Seed Depth: 1/2 inch
  • Seed Spacing: 2 inches
  • Row Spacing: 18-24 inches 
  • Thinning: Thin to 6 inches apart
  • Days to Emerge: 5-15 days
  • Days to Maturity: 100 days

Growing Notes:

  • Tips: Rutabagas prefer a long, cool growing season. They are most delicious after a frost or two.

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