8 CROP PRODUCTION 



The Rutabaga, or Swedish Turnip, is recognized as 

 a species distinct from the ordinary turnip. While 

 turnip leaves are hairy, those of the rutabaga are 

 smooth and glaucous. The top of the swollen tuber is 

 lengthened into a sort of neck and the lower surface 

 sends out many roots in addition to the long tap-root. 

 The flesh is yellow and generally richer than that of the 

 turnip. 



The Rutabaga requires a rich soil and a rather long 

 season. The seed is sown in June for autumn har- 

 vesting. In addition to its use as a culinary vegetable 

 it is used largely for feeding cattle. 



