Who grows rutabaga's

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    fatbaldguy In Flower

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    I've got some 'bout ready to harvest. They're huge! Best practices for storage? Anyone?
     
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    I do but I grow them in the spring and haven`t done storage yet. Usually just grow enough for me since I am the only one that likes them. I am going to plant some this fall though. They should store the same as turnips since they are just a yellow turnip. Unless its really hot where you are. I know the ones that you buy at the store are waxed so they don`t lose moisture but I don`t do that. I store my turnips in a large plastic trash can between layers of hay and they last most of the winter in an unheated garage. When I pull them I leave the root and about 2 inched of the top. then single layers in the can ending with hay on top. Needs to stay as cool as possible. Drill a few holes in the can but not a lot, they just need to breathe a bit. We grow them in the fall. Only thing that happens is after long term storage they shrivel and start to grow.
     
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    fatbaldguy In Flower

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    Thank you bunches. You're a big help. I'm "larnin'" about 'em more every day.
     
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    Start with a good layer of hay or whatever you use. That and the layers between will keep them from freezing here but we have mild winters. Adjust accordingly for colder areas and just keep from freezing. If its hot where you are, find a cool spot to put the can.
     



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    fatbaldguy In Flower

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    I'll likely put 'em in the crawl space.
     
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    Let me know how it works in your area.
     
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    fatbaldguy In Flower

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    Will do!
     

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