Home / Export / Agriculture Rutabaga Rutabagas (Brassica napus Napobrassica group) are closely related to cole crops. Both white and yellow fleshed varieties exist. The rutabaga root consists of both true root and true stem. The upper portion of the stem forms a neck, distinguishing rutabagas from turnips History In Prince Edward Island both turnips and rutabagas are grown commercially only for their roots. Turnips and rutabagas are important crops in the Atlantic area for domestic markets and for export. Preparation/Consumption PEI Rutabagas are a good source of Vitamins A and C, potassium and small amount of other nutrients and low in sodium. Industry Vegetables Companies Harvest WholesalePEI Vegetable Growers Co-op Scientific Name Brassica napobrassica Related Agriculture Products Turnip Vegetables Turnips (Brassica rapa Rapifera group) are closely related to Chinese cabbage and mustards. It is a biennial b... Learn More Onions Vegetables Onions (Allium cepa), also known as the bulb onion, common onion and garden onion, are normally available in y... Learn More Parsnips Vegetables Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa) are a root vegetable related to the carrot. Parsnips resemble carrots, but are pal... Learn More
