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Laurentian — Root vegetables | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Laurentian
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

95days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z8–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost; for fall crop sow 6-8 weeks before first fall frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH
Spacing: 3-4 inches
Height: 4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Purple top with pale yellow flesh
Shape: Round, uniform
Flavour: Sweet, mild flavor with excellent taste and firm texture.

In the kitchen

Roasting, boiling, mashing, soups, side dishes

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	September
2	—	—	May – July	August – September
3	—	—	May – June	August – October
4	—	—	April – June	July – October
5	—	—	April – May	July – November
6	—	—	April – May	July – November
7	—	—	March – May	June – November
8	—	—	March – April	June – December
9	—	—	February – March	May – December
10	—	—	January – March	April – December
11	—	—	January – February	March – December
12	—	—	January – February	March – December
13	—	—	January – February	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CarrotsBreak up soil with their taproots, improving drainage and soil structure for rutabagas

OnionsRepel root maggots and other soil-borne pests that commonly attack rutabagas

GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent clubroot and other soil diseases

PeasFix nitrogen in soil, providing nutrients for heavy-feeding rutabagas

LettuceShallow roots don't compete with rutabagas, provides living mulch to retain soil moisture

RadishesFast-growing trap crop for flea beetles, also helps break up compacted soil

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting rutabaga foliage

Avoid

TomatoesHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt root development

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit growth of brassicas including rutabagas

FennelReleases allelopathic chemicals that inhibit growth of most vegetables including rutabagas

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 41
Protein (g): 0.93
Fat (g): 0.24
Carbohydrate (g): 9.58
Fibre (g): 2.8
Sugars (g): 4.74
Vitamin A (µg): 835
Vitamin C (mg): 5.9
Vitamin E (mg): 0.66
Vitamin K (µg): 13.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.138
Folate (µg): 19
Calcium (mg): 33
Iron (mg): 0.3
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 35
Potassium (mg): 320
Zinc (mg): 0.24
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Laurentian

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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