Days To Maturity:  90
Days To Germination: 7-14
Planting Depth:  1/4 inch
Spacing, Row:   12-18 inches
Spacing, Plant:  6-8 inches
Spacing, Seed: 2-4 inches
Light: Sunny Location

SOWING: Plant seeds outdoors mid-spring to midsummer. Rich, fertile soil preferred. Cover seeds with ¼ inch fine soil. Seed 2 to 4 inches apart.  Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

THINNING: When seedlings are 2 inches high, thin to 6 to 8 inches apart.

SPACING: Leave 12 to 18 inches between rows.

SUGGESTIONS:  Best used as a fall crop for winter storage. Seed 3 to 3 1/2 months before first fall frost. When roots are full-grown, pull them, cut off tops within 1 inch of crown and store. Will keep until late spring. Water regularly during summer.

RUTABAGA
American Purple Top (90 Days)
Brassica napus var. napobrassica

A favorite for years. American Purple Top's purplish crown gives way to creamy-yellow, fine-grained flesh with a sweet flavor. Sweet, fine-grained yellow flesh cooks bright orange. Large 5-6", globe-shaped roots are nearly round. Harvest in 90 days. Boil and serve with butter, lemon juice and parsley. Mash alone, or with potatoes, sour cream, parsley and nutmeg. A desirable vegetable for winter storage and table use. Easy to grow. Plant seeds outdoors mid-spring to midsummer.