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Rutabaga
beginner difficulty · hardiness zones 2–8
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- June–July
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Not noted
Production planning estimate
Plan around rutabagas per 32 sq ft bed
A starting estimate is 30 rutabagas per 32 sq ft bed. That means one garden bed is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
32 sq ft per garden bed
Starting plan
— garden beds
Planning note: A long-season root that stores exceptionally well. Plant in early summer for a fall harvest.