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BC Interior Dry Belt Rutabaga is available from September through to April |
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Select firm, smooth, globular rutabagas that are heavy for their size. Rutabagas are easily identified by their bright purple bottoms, yellow tops and creamy white, dense flesh
Turnips are a summer vegetable that are smaller in size, purple on the bottom and white on the top with a white flesh and texture of a radish
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Canada No. 1 |
Regular in shape and contour, not ridged or rough | |
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Store at 32°F (0°C), relative humidity 90 - 95%. High humidity is essential to prevent dehydration and shriveling. BC Dry Belt Rutabagas are not waxed |
| Rutabaga Trivia: |
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The word Rutabaga comes from the Swedish word rotbagge, meaning round root or baggy root. Rutabagas first appeared in the 17th century and are thought to have originated in Eastern Europe
Rutabagas thrive on cold climates and cultivation spread to Northern Europe where they quickly became a staple food
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One 4½” (11.4 cm) Rutabaga yields 3 cups (750 ml) cooked |
