Rutabaga is an easily-grown, annual plant in the brassica family. The plant produces a huge yellowish root/tuber that gets as large as 4 to 6 inches in diameter and it has the characteristic purple shoulders. Rutabaga should be planted early because it takes 90-110 days to reach full maturity. It tolerates cool weather quite well and is a great addition to most food plot programs. Plant 2-3 pounds in a mix or 6 pounds alone per acre. A shallow planting depth of 1/8 " is required.
