{"product_id":"seed-savers-tipperary-rutabaga","title":"Seed Savers Tipperary Rutabaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sweet, smooth, cream-colored flesh of this rutabaga makes it perfect for mashing, roasting, or even eating raw. White roots have purple shoulders, long necks, and smooth skin with minimal forking; average 4.5\" long and 3\" in diameter; and weigh about a pound. Leaves bear purple petioles and have a drooping habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Collection 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMashing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomegrown rutabagas don't have the thick coating of wax found on roots in stores, but they benefit from being peeled before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany countries call the rutabaga \"swede\" or \"Old Swede\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry roasting diced rutabaga with tomatoes and kale or a variety of root vegetables. Rutabagas can also be fried or mashed, much like potatoes. The flavor is slightly sweeter, and the texture is firm. Rutabaga is an excellent addition to soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanttulaatikko is a popular Finnish Christmas casserole and is a sweet and savory side dish of rutabaga, spices, and a crumbly topping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c4712;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Sow seeds outdoors in late spring. Seeds will germinate in 5-15 days. Rutabagas prefer a long, cool growing season. Plant in full sun in cool climates or partial shade in hot summer climates. Rutabagas are most delicious after a frost or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Seed: 2\" Apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Depth: 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRows Apart: 18-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin: 6\" Apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seed Savers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48678592544991,"sku":"0405-P150","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/3110\/7693\/files\/0405-tipperary-rutabaga_1.avif?v=1774388291","url":"https:\/\/cuppercreeklandscapes.com\/products\/seed-savers-tipperary-rutabaga","provider":"Copper Creek Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}