Laurentian Rutabaga
Laurentian Rutabaga
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Laurentian is a classic rutabaga with a globe-shaped root, vibrant purple crown, and creamy yellow flesh that blends sweet and earthy flavors. A cool-climate root vegetable, it grows richer and sweeter through frost-kissed nights.
At a glance
- Type: Rutabaga (root vegetable)
- Root shape: Globe-shaped
- Color: Purple crown, creamy yellow flesh
- Flavor: Sweet and earthy
- Season: Cool-climate, frost-sweetened
- Sun: Full sun
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom
Best for
- Soups and stews
- Roasting
- Mashing as a side dish
- Fall and storage harvests
- Cool-climate gardens
How to grow
Direct sow in mid to late summer in full sun for a fall harvest. Rutabagas need a long, cool finish and develop their best flavor after light frosts. Keep evenly watered for tender, crack-free roots.
Flavor profile
Sweet and earthy with a smooth, tender texture that mashes beautifully and sweetens after frost.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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