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When to Plant Rutabaga in District of Columbia

State

District of Columbia

Cities Covered

2

USDA Zones

7a, 7b, 8a

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for District of Columbia

Based on Washington (Zone 8a). Dates may vary by city.

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, February 20, 2026

Note: District of Columbia spans multiple zones (7a, 7b, 8a). Select your city below for more precise dates.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica napus
Days to Maturity 90 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun

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Growing Rutabaga in District of Columbia

Rutabaga (Brassica napus) is a popular garden vegetable in District of Columbia. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 7a, 7b, 8a, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.

In most areas of District of Columbia, you can direct sow Rutabaga outdoors around Friday, February 20, 2026.

For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.