Hey folks! I have a rutabaga going, and it seems to be doing rather well! But, I'm not just sure what to expect in terms of how big it should be at what time, as well as how they behave. Any insight would be great!
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Edited:Â Jul 08, 2017
Rutabaga for Rookies
Rutabaga for Rookies
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Samuel_cockle, you should try and get a seed request in, and get some proven seeds. After that get well cultivated soil, and add manure, and compost to it. Plant in March, and follow the instructions above.
Wish you luck!
I agree with Phil and Jane. I see a few dead leaves in the picture you will want to snap off. You should also be netting the plant and/or spraying against cabbage fly which will devastate the plant in a very short period of time. Also, keep the soil moist, but never wet. They rot real quick. The container is a good idea for controlling the amount of water. Avoid hot temperatures. Rutabaga like cold better than warm, like most cabbages do. Shading will help. You don't want the leaves to be flagging at any point. Make sure you keep the pH level around 8 as well. Other than that they are pain in the butt to grow for competition...lol
Looks good Glen. You might have a contender there. Keep all the dead leaves off & watch for soft spots. If it starts to go soft anywhere, dig out the soft crap with a spoon & add some sulfur to dry up the wound. Hope to see it this fall.
Cheers,
Phil & Jane