- Accepted: Brassica napus
- Synonym: Brassica napus var. napobrassica
Posted by
saltmarsh (Water Valley, Ms - Zone 7b) on Nov 21, 2011 12:08 PM concerning plant:
When I plant these, I sow them too thick on purpose. The small greens are an excellent addition to fresh salads, much appreciated by friends and neighbors. I initially thin to about 2 inches apart as I harvest the salad greens, then when the rutabaga leaves are about 8 - 10 inches I thin them to 12 inches apart. The greens harvested at this stage have better flavor than turnip greens. These can be cooked and put in the freezer for a quick heat and eat dish. I leave the mature rutabegas in the ground covered with tree leaves and harvest thru the winter as needed.
Posted by
farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Oct 8, 2013 6:07 PM concerning plant:
An old standard that does well here in the winter.
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