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Also known as
Rutabaga, Rutabaga, Turnip, Rapeseed, Canola and Kale SiberFrill
Taxonomy
Brassica napus
Brassica
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Brassica Napus

How often to water your Brassica Napus

every 9
Brassica Napus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Rutabaga in your home

a window
Brassica Napus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Brassica Napus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brassica Napus in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Brassica Napus

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brassica Napus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Brassica Napus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Brassica Napus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Brassica Napus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Brassica Napus doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Brassica Napus does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Brassica Napus grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Brassica Napus is native to Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and temperate Asia.
Growth Pattern
Brassica Napus is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Brassica Napus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Brassica Napus can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Brassica Napus
Brassica Napus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
