When to plant Rutabaga

Rutabaga can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 45°F and 86°F and soil temperature is above 40°F. For best possible results aim to plant Rutabaga when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 55°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

Sow Rutabaga directly

Start Rutabaga indoors

Rutabaga growing facts

Plant name	Rutabaga
Plant Family	Brassicaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	90 - 110 days
Min tolerable temperature	45°F
Max tolerable temperature	86°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	55°F to 75°F
Seed germination temperature	45°F to 75°F