The rutabaga is a relative newcomer. Rutabagas are thought to have evolved from a cross between a wild cabbage and a turnip. The earliest records of rutabagas are from the 17th century in Southern Europe where rutabagas were first eaten as well as used for animal fodder.
Because rutabagas thrive cooler climates, they became popular in Scandinavia, but especially in Sweden where the rutabaga is known as a 'swede.' In America, rutabagas were first cultivated in the northern parts of the country in the early 1800s. Today, Canada and the northern states are the prime producers of the rutabaga.
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Rutabaga Seeds
Here are a few sources of rutabaga seeds to get you started.
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Books
Here are some books we found that might help you with your rutabaga.
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