Heirloom Seeds & Poultry
1878 230th Street, Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2299
RUTABAGA
Plant early in the Spring. Direct seed in the garden like turnips. Approximately 1500 seeds/pkt. We dearly love rutabagas but keeping a constant seed supply is a challenge as they are not readily available from wholesale supply houses. UPDATED FOR 2025
American Purple Top
American Purple Top- 100 days- Traditional rutabaga. Excellent for people and livestock. Purple top, yellowish bottom skin, yellowish flesh. Pkt $1.50
Helenor
Helenor - 90 days - Crisp, golden flesh, reddish purple color tinged top, very productive. We will be growing our own seed for the 2024 season as this has become a challenge to find. Pkt. about 100 seeds, Pkt. $2.00 Certified Organic Seed UNAVAILABLE IN 2025
Joan
Joan - 95 days - Uniform size and shape, purple topped, yellow flesh, best after frost. Pkt. (50-75 seed) $3.00 Certified Organic Seed
Laurentian
Laurentian- 95 days- 5 to 6 inch roots, standard type rutabaga. Pkt. $1.50
Nadmorska
Nadmorska - 90 days - Originally from Lithuania. Bright green tops, roots are longer and more oval than most rutabagas. Pkt. $1.75 Certified Organic Seed
Wilhelmsberger Glebe
Wilhelmsberger Glebe - 100 days - Creamy golden flesh, green top. Developed in 1935. Pkt. $2.50
Rutabaga Mix
Rutabaga Mix - A mixture of several types. Pkt. $2.50