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Drew Swainston

How to grow rutabaga – tips for growing this underappreciated sweet and earthy crop from seed

Harvest of purple rutabaga at a farmers market.

Rutabaga are hardy brassica crops that have been grown around the world for centuries, but these often-overlooked vegetables are only recently experiencing a bit of a renaissance among growers. 

Rutabaga is a crop known by many names around the globe, including swede or swedish turnip. They are often confused with the more-popular turnip, however the large oval bulbs of rutabaga have a longer growing season and are ready to harvest from late summer onwards. 

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