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Laurentian Rutabaga
3.25 $
Developped in 1912 at MacDonald College, it remains the most common variety grown in our fields today. Originally used to feed livestock and farm animals, humans also like its taste. Enjoys cold climate and can resist low temperatures. Fall crops taste sweeter after frost.
Heirloom variety.
Description
Full sun.
Direct sow when soil is warm.
Depth : 1 cm.
Spacing : 20 cm. Thin as sprouts appear.
Protect your crops with a net if flea beetles live in your garden.
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For the complete story, visit the Potager d’Antan website.
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