Rutabaga
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Rutabaga 'Fortin' (Brassica napus var. rapifera) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Fortin' rutabaga is a Quebec heritage variety , carefully selected by the Fortin family of Cap Saint-Ignace . It is distinguished by its purple skin and golden yellow flesh , offering a mild and slightly sweet flavor , even more tender when harvested young .
Versatile, it can be enjoyed fresh, mashed, in a stew or in a gratin , and keeps very well all winter , making it an essential vegetable for gourmet kitchens and conservation vegetable gardens .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Biennial grown as an annual
Plant habit : Tuberous root
Maturity : 70 to 120 days
Color : Purple skin, golden yellow flesh
Flavor : Mild and slightly sweet
Use : Purees, soups, stews, gratins, winter preservation
Attraction : Can be harvested young or at full maturity
Quantity per sachet : ±400 seeds
Origin : Heritage variety, Cap Saint-Ignace, Quebec
Special feature : Very good storage capacity
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing : Direct after all risk of frost or 5 weeks before for an early harvest
?? Sowing depth : 1 cm
?? Germination temperature : 15-22°C
? Germination time : 5 to 10 days
?? Spacing : 20 cm between plants, 40 cm between rows
?? Watering : Regular to avoid bitterness and promote tenderness
?? Maintenance : Mulching is recommended to limit weeds and conserve moisture.
With optimal conditions, the 'Fortin' rutabaga guarantees a generous harvest and a nutritious vegetable perfect for storage .
Use and special features
?? A rustic and versatile vegetable
Harvested small, it is tender and sweet , while at full maturity it becomes perfect for conservation .
?? A key ingredient in winter cooking
It can be eaten as a puree, in soup, in a stew or even roasted , revealing all its natural sweetness .
?? Easy and resistant culture
Undemanding, it grows well in drained soil and tolerates cool autumn temperatures .
