{"product_id":"rutabaga-seeds-joan-organic","title":"Rutabaga Seeds - Joan (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e90-100 days. \u003cem\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/em\u003e. Organic Joan Rutabaga Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated rutabaga seeds. Joan is a refined rutabaga variety prized for its smooth, round, highly uniform roots with creamy white skin and purple shoulders. The dense, cream-colored flesh is firm and crisp with a sweet, mild flavor that only improves after a frost, making it a favorite for roasted root medleys and hearty winter dishes. Developed in Wales for tolerance of cold, wet soils, Joan shows good field resistance to clubroot and stores exceptionally well into the winter months. ~10,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/vegetable-guide.pdf?v=1674594967\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e (opens in a new tab)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 to 0.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, loose, fertile, well-draining soil with moderate nitrogen levels, pH 6.0 to 7.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler, 45-75 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good field resistance to clubroot. Watch for cabbage looper, imported cabbageworm, diamondback moth, cabbage root maggot, and flea beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRutabaga Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white skin with purple shoulders; dense cream-colored flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRutabaga Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and mild, improving in flavor after a frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold, humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Joan Rutabaga in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Direct-sow Organic Joan seeds 0.25 to 0.5 inch deep in mid to late summer, timing planting so roots mature during cool fall weather. Space seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, then thin seedlings to a final spacing of 4 to 6 inches once they have a few true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently and evenly moist throughout the growing season, since inconsistent watering can cause roots to split or become woody. Avoid heavy nitrogen fertilization, which encourages leafy top growth at the expense of root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Joan Rutabaga\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best flavor, wait to harvest until after at least one or two hard frosts, which sweetens the roots considerably. Roots are ready when they reach 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Lift roots gently with a garden fork to avoid damaging the skin, then trim the tops for long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Organic Joan Rutabaga Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoan was developed in Wales, bred specifically to hold up well in cold weather and soggy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety earned top honors in a blind taste test of 700 participants at the 2013 Organicology Conference, beating out turnips, beets, carrots, and other rutabaga varieties for best flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts smooth, uniform roots and reliable cold tolerance have made it a favorite among northern growers looking for a dependable winter storage crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon't rush the harvest on this one. We've found the flavor really does keep improving with each frost, so it's worth leaving roots in the ground a little longer than feels natural before pulling them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganic Joan Rutabaga Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 g Packet - Approximately 1,410 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 10,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 40,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 160,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Joan Rutabaga seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-information\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e (opens in a new tab)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Sustainable Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"4g Packet","offer_id":50530750201971,"sku":"84298","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50530750234739,"sku":"84299","price":5.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":50530750267507,"sku":"84300","price":7.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50530750300275,"sku":"84112","price":17.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Vegetable_Rutabaga_Joan_Organic_5014915_33a15c30-7a93-4033-821b-208938e67060.jpg?v=1790817814","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/rutabaga-seeds-joan-organic","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}