The 'Joan' rutabaga is a robust variety resulting from a cross between a turnip and a kale. Originating in the cool temperate regions of Northern Europe, this root vegetable has earned a prominent place in Quebec gardens under the familiar name of "Siam cabbage." In a well-balanced garden, it thrives calmly and steadily, drawing its strength from the summer sun and the cool autumn air.

Its rounded, smooth, and swollen root forms beneath a rosette of deep green foliage. Joan is distinguished by its excellent uniformity and resistance to clubroot, a valuable asset for gardeners committed to sustainable cultivation. It thrives in welcoming, loose, and rich soils, allowing it to reach its full potential.

In a well-designed growing space, it is sown in summer for a generous autumn harvest. It is a reliable, consistent, and simple plant that nourishes the connection between soil and table with simplicity and efficiency.