Rutabaga

Brassica napus var. napobrassica

Early Septembervegetable

Cool-season root vegetable, sweeter than turnip. Hardy and stores well.

In Zone 9b, right now

Not yet — plant around early september

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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 September

Early September – Early October

Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.

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