500 Helenor Rutabaga Seeds – Heirloom Brassica Root Vegetable for Garden Planting
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$27.40
Regular price $54.80
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500 Helenor Rutabaga Seeds – Heirloom Brassica Root Vegetable for Garden Planting
Sale price
$27.40
Regular price $54.80
Helenor Rutabaga is a classic heirloom brassica grown for its large, globe-shaped roots with sweet, yellow flesh and purple-tinged tops. This versatile root vegetable is a favorite for home gardens, providing a reliable harvest for fall and winter meals. The roots can be roasted, mashed, added to soups and stews, or enjoyed raw in salads. Helenor is known for its cold tolerance and stores well, making it a valuable crop for extended harvests.
Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting, Helenor Rutabaga is easy to grow from seed and performs well in most temperate climates. Its dual-purpose nature—edible roots and nutritious greens—adds value to any vegetable patch.
Plant Features
- Heirloom variety with sweet, yellow flesh
- Purple-shouldered roots with smooth skin
- Excellent for fall and winter harvests
- Good cold tolerance and storage quality
- Edible roots and greens
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Brassica napus var. napobrassica
- Plant Type: Biennial grown as annual
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
- Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Growth Habit: Upright rosette with swollen root
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
- Days to Maturity: 90-100 days
- Spacing: 6-8 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Helenor Rutabaga seeds directly in the garden about 2-4 weeks before the last frost in spring, or in mid-to-late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Thin seedlings to stand 6-8 inches apart to allow roots to develop properly. Rutabagas benefit from consistent watering and a side dressing of compost or balanced fertilizer mid-season.
Harvest roots when they reach 3-5 inches in diameter, typically 90-100 days after sowing. For best flavor, wait until after a light frost. Store roots in a cool, humid place or leave them in the ground and mulch heavily for winter harvests.
What's Included
500 Helenor Rutabaga seeds.