Wilhelmsburger - Rutabaga/Swede

ko50 (Brassica napus)

Traditional valuable winter vegetable, versatile usage in cooking. Yellow swede (rutabaga) with solid flesh, keeps well. Undemanding, survives temperatures to -5°C.

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Variety-specific characteristics

Colour yellow
Size up to 15 cm
Temperature requirements low
Brassica napus
Nutrient requirements medium
Seed spacing in the row 30 cm
Seed spacing between the row 30 cm
Sowing depth 1-2 cm

Explanations

ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.

Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.