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How to Harvest and Store Rutabaga
06.06.2023 - 16:32 / gardenerspath.com / Heather Buckner
How to Harvest and Store RutabagaSo you planted a rutabaga patch this year.
If you’re anything like me, you are walking through your garden every day, impatiently awaiting the moment you can harvest and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
You see those greens growing, and perhaps the bulbs beneath expanding. But when is the right time to harvest? And what can you do with all this rutabaga once you do pick it from the earth?
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In this article you will learn when and how to harvest rutabaga, proper storage techniques, as well as ways to cook and enjoy this versatile veggie.
Let’s get into it!
When to HarvestRutabagas will be ready to harvest approximately 90-110 days after sowing, and they taste best if harvested after a few light frosts.
You can begin harvesting when roots are 2 to 3 inches in diameter; smaller roots will be especially tender and succulent.
Roots up to 4-5 inches in diameter can be harvested, but if you let them get too big, they can become tough and fibrous.
The foliage can be harvested as well. You can either harvest the leaves along with the roots, or harvest young tender greens earlier for optimal taste.
How to HarvestHarvest when the soil is dry. Lift or pull roots carefully from the ground, taking care not to break or bruise them.
If the soil is compacted and the plant will not pull up easily, you can use a garden fork to carefully loosen the soil around the vegetables, being cautious not to damage them.
To harvest young leaves, cut the tender outer layer of leaves to an inch or so above the crown. Be sure not to cut too many leaves from a single plant, or this could slow the growth of the roots.
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