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Rutabaga
Brassica napus var. napobrassica
Early Augustvegetable
Cool-season root vegetable, sweeter than turnip. Hardy and stores well.
In Zone 7b, right now
Not yet — plant around early august
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Edible?
Yes — vegetable
Small space?
Needs ground space
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
No — 2-year life cycle
Ways to plant it
Direct sow
Early August
Early August – Early September
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.
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