Helenor
Rutabaga
Open Pollinated
Brassica napus
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
Characteristics
Color
Multi-ColorPurple
Flavor
MildSweet
Intended Use
Storage
Texture
Creamy / Smooth
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
Netherlands
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Germination
5–10 days
at 40 °F
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Days to Maturity
90 days
Fruit Size
4–6 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
12-14 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
6–8 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40 °F
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Air Temp
15–75 °F
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