Cairns Family Hanover

Long, triangular roots with purple and green tops and yellow bottoms. Yellow flesh. Great, sweet flavor with a smooth, drier texture. Not fibrous. Taproot is long and whip-like. Many rootlets along the whole length of the root. Roots reach 6-8 inches long, 3-4 inches wide. Relatively smooth skin. Plants are compact with short, dark green leaves. Plants reach 10-17" tall. Requires a longer season than most rutabagas. SSE Accession # 131784