{"product_id":"burpees-purple-top-rutabaga-seeds-500-heirloom-brassica-seeds-for-planting","title":"Burpee's Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds – 500 Heirloom Brassica Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurpee's Purple Top Rutabaga is a classic heirloom brassica prized for its large, globe-shaped roots with purple tops and creamy yellow flesh. This versatile root vegetable offers a mild, sweet flavor that is excellent roasted, mashed, or added to soups and stews. The plants are vigorous and productive, making them a rewarding choice for home gardeners. With 500 seeds, you have plenty for multiple plantings or sharing with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRutabagas are cool-season crops that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They are easy to grow from seed and can be harvested in fall or left in the ground for winter storage. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, Burpee's Purple Top Rutabaga is a reliable and satisfying addition to your vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom variety with purple-topped roots and yellow flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, sweet flavor ideal for roasting, mashing, and soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season crop that tolerates light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, globe-shaped roots that store well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from seed in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica napus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial grown as annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow rutabaga seeds directly in the garden about 2-4 weeks before the last frost in spring, or in late summer for a fall harvest. Plant seeds 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart, thinning seedlings to 6-8 inches apart once they are a few inches tall. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Rutabagas benefit from regular watering and a side dressing of compost or balanced fertilizer mid-season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest roots when they reach 3-5 inches in diameter, typically 90-100 days after planting. They can be left in the ground until needed, but protect from hard freezes. Store harvested roots in a cool, humid place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e500 Burpee's Purple Top Rutabaga seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795523764534,"sku":"FOLIA2-271","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7185724722_q3g1.jpg?v=1792671093","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/burpees-purple-top-rutabaga-seeds-500-heirloom-brassica-seeds-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}