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When to Plant Rutabaga in Old Fort, North Carolina (28762)

Location

Old Fort, North Carolina

ZIP Code

28762

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, December 28, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Rutabaga directly outdoors 14 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica napus var. napobrassica
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 8"
Type Root
Fruit Size Medium-Large (3-5 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

8" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 4-7 days

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Sunday, December 28, 2025.

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Growing Rutabaga in Zone 7b

Rutabaga (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Old Fort, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Rutabaga grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.