How Are Rutabagas Planted?

Rutabagas can be planted in rows 14 to 18 inches apart. Work soil well to form a good seedbed and incorporate fertilizer thoroughly. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep with about 4 inches between plants. Initial seeding can be closer and then the plants thinned to a 4-inch spacing.

How deep do you plant rutabagas?

For planting depth, follow the instructions on the seed packet. Generally, seeds should be sown at a depth of 1/2 inch, or 1/4 inch for early spring plantings. Rake and aerate the soil, plant seeds every few inches in rows, and then thin to six inches apart when seedlings are a few inches high.

How many rutabagas do you get from one plant?

A little goes a long way, so allow only three pinches per plant. See my Miraculous Micronutrients article for more information on using boron in the vegetable garden. Spacing is important, too, because crowded rutabagas will grow huge tops with skinny roots.