Rutabagas

Jessi BalestrieriMs. Reed

Physical Science Period 6Spring 2010

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Fun Facts about Rutabagas

• Very similar to turnips in shape and size but are sweeter and have a lower water content

• They are a cross between cabbages and turnips

• Rutabagas have no fat, saturated fat or cholesterol and are low in sodium and calories

• They are also very high in Vitamin A

 

 

 

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Rutabaga Recipes

• Mashed Rutabaga with Maple Syrup and Bourbon

• Rutabaga Apple Casserole

• Rutabaga with Cheese Sauce

• Mashed Rutabaga with Onions

• Rutabaga PuffRutabaga Puff in Serving Dish

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History of Rutabagas

• Their botanical name is brassica napus

• Evolved from a mix between cabbage and

• First were found in Bohemia as early as the 17th century

• Were grown for human and animal consumption

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How to make your Rutabaga Thrive!

• Lasts best in cold, dry, dark places

• One month in the refrigerator, four in a commercial storing center at 32 degrees

• Stored like carrots• They also can be

stored in an outside environment because they give off outdoors

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Rutabaga Farming and Purchasing

• Planted in May and June• Harvested in late summer and early fall• Their flavor is at its peak during this time• Best to buy in farmer’s markets in early

fall

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Bibliography

• http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/rutabaga.html

• http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch4.html

• http://www.lexic.us/definition-of/rutabaga

• http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/vegetables/rutabaga.html