Brassicacées • Brassica napus subsp. napobrassica

Fortin Rutabaga - Organic

A robust and faithful root, shaped to nourish when the days grow shorter.

$4.49

Number of seeds 300 seeds

The Fortin rutabaga is a heritage variety from Quebec, selected by the Fortin family of Cap-Saint-Ignace , using gardening and market gardening practices adapted to northern conditions. This selection work has resulted in a particularly robust, reliable rutabaga that is well-suited to the region.

This variety is distinguished by its production of large roots with purple skin and firm, nutritious yellow flesh . It exhibits excellent resistance to insects and diseases, contributing to consistent harvests even under less favorable conditions. Its slow, steady growth allows the root to fully develop its flavor.

In the garden, Fortin is prized for its consistency and hardiness. It thrives in deep, well-drained soils and benefits from the cool temperatures at the end of the season, which enhance the sweetness of its flesh. This variety is particularly well-suited to self-sufficient vegetable gardens, where reliable and long-lasting crops are desired.

• Sowing: Easy germination

• Cultivation: Easy plant to grow

• Growing season: Cool to temperate season

• Growth: Slow growth

Note: Sow in early summer for an autumn harvest. Slow development promotes dense flesh and better flavor.

The Fortin rutabaga is mainly eaten cooked. It is appreciated in soups, stews, purees and simmered dishes, where its flesh becomes tender and develops a sweet and comforting flavor.

Traditionally grown as a storage vegetable in cold regions, the rutabaga has long held a central place in winter diets. Fortin continues this tradition, highlighting the importance of roots capable of sustaining family meals long after the growing season is over.