Rutabaga

90 days. Brassica napus. Open Pollinated. American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds. The plant produces high yields of 4 to 6” diameter Rutabaga. It is a classic American heirloom rutabaga variety prized for its large, sweet, yellow-fleshed roots with distinctive purple shoulders. It has purplish red tops above ground and light yellow below ground. They are very sweet and flavorful. Flesh turns orange when cooked. Stores well. Prefers cool weather and is best grown as a fall crop. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 675467. A pre-1850s heirloom from the USA. 

95 days. Brassica napus. Open Pollinated. Laurentian Rutabaga. The plant produces high yields of 4 to 6” diameter rutabaga weighing up to 1 lb. It is a popular rutabaga variety, prized for its widely regarded as one of the standard or most popular rutabaga varieties for home gardens, market tables, and storage. It has a deep purple color above ground and a creamy, pale yellow color below ground, with pale yellow to golden flesh. Very sweet and flavorful. Flavor improves after frost. Excellent for roasting, boiling/mashing, soups, stews, or even raw in salads. It is an improved version of the American Purple Top Rutabaga. Stores well. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 279805. A variety from the USA.