Rutabaga is a hardy biennial that is grown as an annual. A rosette of smooth, grayish-green leaves grows from a swollen stem. The root can be yellow, purple, or white.
![]() Rutabagas as you might find at market, with the leafy tops removed |
Scientific Name: Brassica napus
Hardiness: Very Hardy (will survive first frost)
In the next section, we'll explain how to grow rutabagas in your vegetable garden.
Want even more information about growing rutabaga? Try these links:
- Vegetable Gardens: Grow a full harvest of great vegetables this year.
- Gardening: We answer your questions about all things that come from the garden.
- Rutabaga Recipes: Put your home-grown veggies to use with these recipes.
- Removing Rutabaga Stains: We show you how to get vegetable stains out of fabric.



