Gilfeather · Rutabaga
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 13th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 13th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 31st |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 27th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 30°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 110 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 30 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: For rutabaga flavor at its best, grow it for cool-season size and plan to let bulbs mature after at least one light frost.