Publication - Growing rutabagas
Title in English
Growing rutabagas
Publication ID
1355E
Published Year
1988
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Type
Book
Cost
Free Publication
Language
English
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Status
Available
Pages
1-13
ISBN
0-662-16036-3
Catalogue No.
A53-1355/1988E
Summary in English
Rutabagas are commonly known as Table Turnips or Swedes. They are a valuable winter vegetable and are grown in various parts of Canada. Under favorable conditions, an acre of rutabagas will yield approximately 400 to 500 bushels (22 to 28 t/ha). The cost of production varies greatly depending on labor costs, degree of mechanization, size and efficiency of farming operation and suitability of growing conditions. There is a good, steady demand for high-quality turnips for both the domestic and foreign markets.
The most popular of turnips is Laurentian. It is a globe-type, purple-topped, yellow-fleshed rutabaga. Other acceptable varieties are Golden Table, Victory Neckless and Alta Sweet.
To produce top-quality turnips the grower must control all phases of production. Failure to do so is to invite a heavy loss of income.
The most popular of turnips is Laurentian. It is a globe-type, purple-topped, yellow-fleshed rutabaga. Other acceptable varieties are Golden Table, Victory Neckless and Alta Sweet.
To produce top-quality turnips the grower must control all phases of production. Failure to do so is to invite a heavy loss of income.