Turnip Swede Marian

Turnip Swede Marian (Rutabaga)

Discover the excellent qualities of Turnip Swede Marian (*Brassica rapa*), also known as Rutabaga. This purple top variety produces roots with a paler yellow flesh and a desirable, uniform shape.

Marian is celebrated for its excellent flavor and notable cold tolerance, making it a reliable choice for late-season harvests. Furthermore, this hardy winter root vegetable offers good resistance to both mildew and club root, ensuring healthier growth.

It’s a great choice for mashing and stores well in a frost-free shed in dry sand for winter use.

Sow seeds directly into a rich, well-prepared garden bed, ½ inch (13mm) deep and 1 inch (2.5cm) apart. Germination typically occurs in 7-10 days. Thin to the strongest seedling, ensuring adequate space for root development.

Keep the soil consistently moist and weed-free, watering frequently to prevent drying out. Applying mulch can help retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth.

Interestingly, the tops can also be harvested and used like spinach once the plants are well established.

• Also Known as Rutabaga
• Purple Top Variety
• Paler Yellow Flesh
• Good, Uniform Shape
• Excellent Flavor
• Cold Tolerant
• Resistance to Mildew and Club Root
• High in Vitamin C
• Great Mashed!
• Stores Well for Winter Use

Order your Turnip Swede Marian seeds today and enjoy a flavorful and resilient winter root vegetable!