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SKU: GS-8915-RUT-DT
Rutabaga 'American Purple Top' (Brassica napus var. napobrassica), an iconic open-pollinated heirloom selection introduced in the 19th century, is celebrated for its large, uniform roots, crisp texture, and exceptional long-term winter storage quality. Developing smooth, globe-shaped roots that routinely measure 4 to 6 inches in diameter, it features deep purple-crowned tops resting above rich yellow lower skins. Beneath the colorful exterior lies fine-grained, firm, pale yellow flesh that turns a deep golden orange when cooked, delivering a sweet, mild, savory flavor profile enhanced by autumn frosts. Exceptional for roasting, mashing, simmering in hardy winter stews, dicing into vegetable bakes, and cellaring for winter self-sufficiency.
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