American Purple Top Rutabaga Seed

American Purple Top is the standard for both home and market. This variety grows 4- 6 inches in diameter with 16-20 inches blue-green cut leaf top. They have deep-buff to light-yellow skin with purple on top. The succulent flesh turns an orange/yellow color when cooked. Milder and sweeter when grown in mountain districts.

Spring Planting Dates

February – April

Fall Planting Dates

August - October

Distance Between Rows

2 -3 ft.

Distance Between Plants

4-8 in.

Depth to Plant

0.5 in.

Days to Maturity

70-100 Days

Length of Harvest

30 Days