Rutabaga · cool season
American Purple Top
American Purple Top Rutabaga (Brassica napus var. napobrassica 'American Purple Top'): Sweet and Nutty Roots for Your Garden Cultivate the sweet and nutty roots of American Purple Top Rutabaga (Brassica napus var. napobrassica 'American Purple Top') in your garden. Known for its distinctive purple…
Days to harvest
90
Sow depth
1/2"
Plant spacing
6-8"
Row spacing
18-24"
Sprouts in
9 days
Light
Sun to part shade (4+ hrs)
When to plant
Get dates for your garden
Growing tips
- Best sown right where it will grow — it doesn't like being transplanted.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 9 days.