TomorrowSeeds - American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds - 1500+ Count - For 2026 Planting Swede Swedish

American Purple Top Rutabaga is a classic and flavorful root vegetable with a vibrant purple top and creamy yellow flesh. Delicious for roasting, mashing, or adding to soups and stews, American Purple Top Rutabaga is yellow after cooking while turnips are white. Also delicious raw in salads and slaws. This variety is cold-hardy and a reliable producer of large, round 3-5 inch diameter roots. The plant thrives in cool-season climates and offers high yields, making it a reliable and productive crop for gardeners looking to grow hearty, nutrient-packed vegetables. The rutabagas are not only delicious, but they also boast a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a touch of earthiness, providing a delightful twist on traditional root vegetables. With its easy-to-grow nature, American Purple Top Rutabaga is an excellent choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, as it requires minimal care while offering a rewarding harvest. This versatile vegetable stores well, allowing you to enjoy its rich flavor well into the winter months, making it a valuable addition to your homegrown produce collection. Rutabaga is high in Thiamin, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.

Also Known As: American Purple-Top Swede, Purple-Top Rutabaga, Purple Top Turnip, White Turnip, Purple Rutabaga, Swede, Brassica Napus, Yellow Turnip, Root Vegetable, White Rutabaga, Swedish Turnip, Wax Turnip, Neep.

Plant Name: Rutabaga, American Purple Top
Latin Name: Brassica napa brassica
Days to Germinate: 4-9
Days to Harvest: 85
Plant Height: 1 - 2 Feet
Spread: 12 - 18 Inches
Growth Habit: Root
USDA Zones: 2-11
Lifespan: Annual
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.