Giant Laurentian (Rutabaga) 50 fresh seeds. Sweden giant turnip Kuuziku seeds

🌱 Brassica napus var. napobrassica — Giant Laurentian (Rutabaga), Kuuziku

Giant Laurentian (Rutabaga) seeds are a rare and unique offering from Deodar Seeds. This heirloom variety is a cross between forage cabbage, turnip, and rutabaga, resulting in a distinct and delicious root crop. Key selling points include its impressive size, delicious flavor, and cold hardiness.

🌿 Botanical Description

Giant Laurentian (Rutabaga) is a biennial vegetable with a large rosette of leaves reaching up to a meter high, similar to cabbage leaves. The root crop is oval-rounded, with the aboveground portion being green and the lower portion being white. The flesh is white and delicious.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in early spring or late summer, about 2-3 cm apart in rows 60-90 cm apart.
• Germination temperature: 10-20°C (50-68°F), germination time: 7-14 days.
• Soil type: Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8, frost tolerance: -10°C (14°F).

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Giant Laurentian (Rutabaga) is native to Europe and Asia, growing in cool, temperate climates with moderate temperatures and adequate moisture. It thrives in areas with a moderate climate and well-draining soil.

✨ Interesting Facts

Giant Laurentian (Rutabaga) has been cultivated for centuries in Europe and Asia, where it is prized for its delicious flavor and cold hardiness. It is a good source of vitamins C and K, and is often used in soups, stews, and salads.