{"title":"Rutabaga Seeds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mig-laurentian-rutabaga","title":"Laurentian Rutabaga","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sp-wrap { font-family: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .sp-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  .sp-hero { text-align: center; padding: 0 0 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .sp-hero p { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; }\n  .sp-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }\n  .sp-pill { display: inline-block; background: #EAF3DE; color: #27500A; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px; }\n  .sp-pill-popular { display: inline-block; background: #FFECD1; color: #7D2000; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px; }\n  .sp-section { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }\n  .sp-section-title { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }\n  .sp-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }\n  .sp-stat-card { padding: 14px 16px; background: #f7f7f5; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; }\n  .sp-stat-label { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #888; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n  .sp-stat-value { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .sp-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e8e8e8; margin: 2rem 0; }\n  .sp-tips { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }\n  .sp-tip { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 16px; background: #f7f7f5; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555; }\n  .sp-tip-icon { font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sp-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLaurentian Rutabaga is the classic cool-weather root that earns its place in every fall garden. Globe-shaped roots with a striking purple crown over creamy yellow flesh deliver a harmonious blend of sweet and earthy flavor that deepens beautifully through frost-kissed nights. Mash it with butter, roast it alongside root vegetables, or simmer it into hearty soups and stews — Laurentian is the rutabaga that makes cold-weather cooking something to look forward to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sp-pills\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill-popular\"\u003e🔥 Most Popular\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eOpen-Pollinated\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eHeirloom\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eCool Season\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eFrost Sweetened\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sp-section-title\"\u003eSeed specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stats-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e90–95 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e~200 seeds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003eCool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e½\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e6–8\" apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e18–24\" apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"sp-divider\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sp-section-title\"\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tips\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003eDirect sow in midsummer (10–12 weeks before first frost) for a fall harvest. Rutabaga thrives in cool weather and needs time to mature before hard freezes — timing your sow date is the most important step.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003ePlant in full sun with loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Thin to 6–8\" apart once seedlings are established — crowded roots stay small. Consistent moisture during root development is key.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003eLeave roots in the ground through light frosts — cold temperatures convert starches to sugars and significantly improve flavor. Harvest before the ground freezes hard or mulch heavily to extend the season.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e🍲\u003c\/span\u003ePeel, cube, and roast with olive oil and thyme, mash with butter and cream as a potato alternative, or add to winter stews for body and sweetness. Stores well in a cool, humid root cellar for months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48538316800184,"sku":"MI-ROO14","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/ROO14-LaurentianRutabaga.jpg?v=1747147369"},{"product_id":"mig-american-purple-top-rutabaga","title":"American Purple Top Rutabaga","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sp-wrap { font-family: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .sp-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  .sp-hero { text-align: center; padding: 0 0 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .sp-hero p { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; }\n  .sp-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }\n  .sp-pill { display: inline-block; background: #EAF3DE; color: #27500A; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px; }\n  .sp-pill-popular { display: inline-block; background: #FFECD1; color: #7D2000; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px; }\n  .sp-section { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }\n  .sp-section-title { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }\n  .sp-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }\n  .sp-stat-card { padding: 14px 16px; background: #f7f7f5; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; }\n  .sp-stat-label { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #888; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n  .sp-stat-value { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .sp-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e8e8e8; margin: 2rem 0; }\n  .sp-tips { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }\n  .sp-tip { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 16px; background: #f7f7f5; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555; }\n  .sp-tip-icon { font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sp-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAmerican Purple Top Rutabaga is a pre-1920s heirloom that has earned its place as one of the finest fall root crops in the garden. Larger than most rutabagas, it boasts stunning white and purple skin wrapped around bright yellow flesh with a mild, sweet flavor that shines whether eaten raw, roasted, cubed into stews, or mashed alongside butter and herbs. A reliable, cold-hardy producer that gets better as the season cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sp-pills\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill-popular\"\u003e🔥 Most Popular\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eHeirloom\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eOpen-Pollinated\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eCool Season\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eRoot Vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sp-section-title\"\u003eSeed specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stats-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e65 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSeed Quantity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e300 seeds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eGrowing Zones\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e3 to 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003eCool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e½\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e6 to 8\" apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"sp-divider\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sp-section-title\"\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tips\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003eDirect sow in midsummer, about 90 days before your first expected frost. Rutabagas need cool temperatures to develop their best flavor and size.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003eLike parsnips, rutabagas sweeten after a light frost. Leave them in the ground until needed — they store well in cold soil through early winter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003eThin seedlings to 6–8\" apart for large roots. Keep soil evenly moist and weed-free, as rutabagas compete poorly with weeds early on.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e🍽️\u003c\/span\u003eRoast in chunks with olive oil, mash with potatoes for a classic neeps dish, or cube into hearty winter soups and stews. Also delicious eaten raw in slaws.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48538317193400,"sku":"MI-ROO02","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/ROO2_american_purple_top_rut_eff6be19-23f5-4cd0-921c-fa2f8330f7d8.jpg?v=1747146905"},{"product_id":"joan-rutabaga","title":"Joan Rutabaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eRefined rutabaga with smooth, round, and uniform roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense, cream-colored flesh is crisp and mildly sweet, with flavor improving after frost. Excellent for roasted root medleys and other hearty winter dishes. Highly uniform plants with good field resistance to club root, and roots store exceptionally well through the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stores well, uniform, good field resistance to club root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 11M seeds per ounce (average)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 175M seeds per pound (average)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eM = 1,000\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow ~1,900 seeds per 100' double row or ~255M seeds per acre, seeding 8 seeds\/ft for a final 4\" spacing and 18\" row spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRutabagas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow ~1,400 seeds per 100' double row, seeding 6 seeds\/ft for a final 6\" spacing and 24\" row spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll seed lots of this variety are independently tested for black rot (\u003cem\u003eXanthomonas campestris\u003c\/em\u003e pv. \u003cem\u003ecampestris\u003c\/em\u003e) and black leg (\u003cem\u003eLeptosphaeria maculans\u003c\/em\u003e, anamorph \u003cem\u003ePhoma lingam\u003c\/em\u003e). Only lots that test negative are released for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Mowing","offers":[{"title":"1\/32 oz","offer_id":51826146115768,"sku":"HM-3187.1","price":4.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/3187_1.jpg?v=1759875508"},{"product_id":"american-purple-top-yellow-rutabaga","title":"American Purple Top Yellow Rutabaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 90 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: Approximately 2 g, or about ~900 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican. Purple. Top. Yellow. Rutabaga, 2 g [Introduced before 1920 as an improved strain of. Purple. Top. Yellow (pre-1850).] Long the standard for home and market use. Flesh is mild, yellow, fine-grained, and firm.. Rutabagas. Brassica napus. Please refer to our. Rutabaga. Growing. Guide for cultural information.\u003cbr\u003e\nPacket: 2g (approximately 900 seeds) sows 46 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure","offers":[{"title":"900 Seeds","offer_id":52272942940344,"sku":"SE-29501","price":3.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/rutabaga-american-purple-top-yellow-8cd999d7cd32975252e6a46e0c00ed55.jpg?v=1778795735"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/collections\/rutabaga-nadmorska_MED_1024x1024_b540b067-778c-41cb-8f2f-39b334dc61e5.jpg?v=1753731805","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/collections\/rutabaga.oembed","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}