Rutabaga

Rutabagas are biennials grown as an annual crop. They may go to seed in their first year if they are planted early in the spring. In cooler climates, rutabagas are direct seeded in late spring, after the danger of frost, so that they will mature in the fall. In warm climates, they are usually seeded in the fall and grown over winter. They will not sweeten if they mature during hot weather.

Plant the seeds about 1/2 inch deep. Thin the seedlings when they are about 3 to 4 inches tall, so the bulbs will have room to fill out. You can toss the thinned greens into a salad or stir-fry.