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Laurentian Rutabaga
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Developped in 1912 at MacDonald College, it remains the most common variety grown in Quebec fields today. Originally used to feed livestock, humans quickly discovered its pleasant taste. Enjoys cold climate and can resist low temperatures. Fall crops taste sweeter after frost.
Heirloom variety.
Package: 250 seeds
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Brassica napus
Common names : Laurentian rutabaga
French : Rutabaga ‘Laurentien’
Family : Brassicaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Biennial, grown as an annual
Habit : Rosette foliage, with a taproot
Height : 25 to 30 cm
Width : 25 to 30 cm
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 95 days
Sowing : Directly outside, once the soil has warmed up
Depth : 5 mm
Germination : 7 to 15 days
Soil : Light
Exposure : Sunny
Plant spacing : 20 cm
Row spacing : 35 cm
Watering : Regular
Care and other considerations : Flea beetles, these tiny black bugs, love it. Protect your rutabagas with a net if you do have those insects in your garden.
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