{"product_id":"4-rutabaga-plant","title":"4” Rutabaga Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eA hearty, old-fashioned garden favorite full of rich flavor and Southern tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eRutabagas are a timeless garden vegetable known for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"234\"\u003esmooth purple-and-cream roots and mildly sweet, earthy flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e. A cross between a cabbage and a turnip, rutabagas produce large, flavorful roots that are perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eroasting, mashing, soups, and hearty home-cooked meals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eEasy to grow and incredibly rewarding, rutabagas thrive in cooler weather and develop their best flavor as the season progresses. 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