{"product_id":"rutabaga","title":"Rutabaga | Laurentian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow thick, sweet, and wonderfully rich root vegetables of Laurentian rutabaga right in your home garden. Also known as Swede, this classic Canadian-bred heirloom variety is a timeless garden favorite, prized for its smooth, round roots with deep purple crowns, creamy yellow bases, and fine-textured, buttery yellow flesh that sweetens exceptionally well after a light autumn frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hardy, high-yielding plants produce uniform, heavy roots measuring 4 to 6 inches in diameter with virtually no neck, giving you maximum delicious flesh per harvest. Outstanding long-term keeper quality allows you to store fresh, home-grown rutabagas in a cold cellar or refrigerator to enjoy sweet root vegetables throughout the cold winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Laurentian Rutabaga?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Canadian heirloom producing smooth, uniform roots with striking purple tops and yellow bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-grained, non-stringy yellow flesh with a sweet, rich, and mild flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor grows even sweeter and more complex after exposure to fall frosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding long-term storage potential—keeps for months in cool storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy yields on sturdy, cold-tolerant plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 90–100 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 70-80 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Laurentian Rutabaga from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow rutabaga seeds outdoors in late spring to early summer (about 90–100 days before your expected first fall frost) for the best autumn harvest. Sow seeds approximately 6–13 mm (1\/4 to 1\/2 inch) deep in loose, well-draining soil free of large stones and rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace seeds roughly 2.5–5 cm (1–2 inches) apart in rows spaced 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart. When seedlings reach 7–10 cm (3–4 inches) tall, thin them to a final spacing of 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) apart to allow ample room for large bulb formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season to ensure roots develop smooth texture and sweet flavor without turning woody or bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest roots in autumn after a few light frosts have enhanced their natural sweetness, but before the ground freezes solid. Cut off leaf tops leaving 1 inch attached for ideal long-term cellar storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rutabaga in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurentian rutabaga was specially developed for Canadian growing conditions, making it an absolute staple across Canadian regional growing zones. Its stellar frost tolerance means it thrives during the cool, crisp days of northern autumns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing in June or early July ensures roots mature precisely as autumn temperatures drop, guaranteeing optimal sweetness and texture for your fall and winter harvest table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Rutabaga_in_Canada-_Complete_Guide.pdf?v=1794270016\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How To Grow Rutabaga in Canada | Complete Guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Rutabaga in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Vegetables_-_Complete_Growing_Guide.pdf\" title=\"Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables in Canada.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaurentian Rutabaga Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/rutabaga-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eRutabaga (Laurentian)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eBiennial grown as an annual root crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 90–100 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; 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With its sweet buttery flavor, stellar keeper quality, and Canadian heritage, Laurentian rutabaga is a deeply satisfying and essential addition to your home garden patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your seeds this season and enjoy a bountiful harvest of gourmet winter root vegetables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50978896609583,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/Sunlit_Laurentian_Rutabaga_Garden_Closeup.png?v=1793661919","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/rutabaga","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}