Rutabaga Growing Guide

Brassica napobrassica

Crop Rotation Group

Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●

Soil

Will grow in most good soils.

Position

Sun or partial shade.

Frost tolerant

Cold weather can improve flavour and texture.

Feeding

Not usually required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 40cm (1' 3") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow direct into soil in late spring or early summer.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Water well in dry periods.

Harvesting

Harvest in autumn when the rutabaga is well developed. Can be left in the ground until mid winter

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Rutabaga

Aphid, Cabbage

Aphids (General)

Cabbage Moth

Cabbage Root Fly

Cabbage White Butterfly

Diamondback Moth

Flea Beetle

Slug

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Rutabaga

Brassica Alternaria Leaf Spot

Brassica Club Root