Well, thank you, and just on time. I have a couple of rutabaga in the garage that I pulled about a week ago and they are just begging to be cooked.

I usually just boil & mash, but I think I'm going to give this one a try. Maybe tonight.

Annie

Would you believe this was the first time we ever tried rutabaga? Don't know why we haven't eaten it in the past. But you can bet it won't be the last time.

Annie, do you grow them like turnips?

Yes, GL, I grow them just like turnips. Some get really big and it doesn't seem to make a difference in quality. Usually I pull them about the time I pick the butternut squash, but this year there were some that were left in the garden, we'd had all we wanted. I went out last week and the tops were still green, so I pulled them. Stepmom canned 6 pints (although they do get "strong" when canned) and I snagged two to take home for dinner.

And now, just like it was meant to be, a new recipe for rutabaga.

I'm glad you tried it, though, I really like it better than turnips I think.

Annie

Hi All,
New to this forum. I tried growing rutabagas two years ago and they didn't germinate. I grow turnips like weeds here in NC on the VA border. I was never sure if the seed I got was bad so I am trying it again this year. Any tips from anyone? I plan on direct sowing around July 15th for a FAll harvest.

Thanks,
Susan in NC