Heirloom Organic American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds

Heirloom Organic American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds (25 Seeds)

Grow a classic cool-weather favorite with the American Purple Top Rutabaga—also known as the Swedish Turnip or simply “Swede.” This heirloom root vegetable is a 17th-century cross between a turnip and cabbage, prized for its sweet, nutty flavor and reliable storage qualities.

The roots mature to the size of a grapefruit, with golden-yellow flesh and a purple crown. Their flavor improves after frost, making them an ideal fall harvest crop that can store for up to a year under the right conditions. The young greens are also edible, adding versatility to your garden harvest.

Hardy, nutritious, and easy to grow, rutabagas thrive in cooler climates and are an excellent addition to both backyard gardens and homesteads.

Features & Benefits

• Heirloom Variety – American Purple Top, a gardener’s favorite for centuries

• Delicious & Nutritious – Sweet, firm flesh that turns orange when cooked

• Cool-Weather Crop – Flavor improves after frost; excellent for fall harvests

• Long Storage Life – Roots can be stored for up to a year

• Edible Greens – Young leaves can be harvested as tender greens

• Heirloom & Organic – Non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free, and guaranteed to grow

Growing Information

• Type: Biennial (grown as an annual root crop)

• Season: Plant in summer for fall harvest; spring planting possible in warmer zones

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Loose, well-drained soil with neutral pH (5.5–7.0)

• Planting Depth: ½ inch (¼ inch for early spring sowing)

• Spacing: Thin to 6 inches apart; rows 2 feet apart

• Water Needs: Consistent moisture is key for tender, flavorful roots

• Time to Maturity: ~90 days

Companion Planting: Pairs well with peas and onions; avoid planting with other brassicas or mustard greens.