When to plant rutabaga

Hardy · tolerates frost

Rutabagais keyed to your local frost dates. The offsets below hold anywhere — but the calendar dates they land on don’t. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your city’s nearest NOAA station.

Rutabaga planting timeline

Direct sow

2 before–2 after

Harvest

90–110 days later

-3 wksLAST SPRING FROST+15 wks

Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.

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Rutabaga planting FAQ

Can I direct sow rutabaga?

Yes — you can sow rutabaga directly outdoors 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the last spring frost.

How long does rutabaga take to grow?

Rutabaga takes about 90–110 days from sowing to harvest, depending on the variety and conditions.

Can I plant rutabaga in the fall?

Yes — sow rutabaga for a fall crop 12–14 weeks before the first fall frost.

Is rutabaga frost-hardy?

Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.

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Planting windows are offsets from your local 1991–2020 NOAA frost normals. How we compute this.