Rape

Scientific Name of Plant
Brassica napus

Description

 * 1) Another name for Broccoli Raab.
 * 2) The residue of grape stalks, stems and skins after the juice has been extracted for winemaking.
 * 3) This cabbage-family root vegetable resembles a large (3 to 5 inches in diameter) map and, in fact, is thought to be a cross between cabbage and turnip.

Origin and History
The name comes from the Swedish rotabagge, which is why this vegetable is also called a Swede or Swedish turnip. Rutabagas have a thin, pale yellow skin and a slightly sweet, firm flesh of the same color. There is also a white variety but it is not generally commercially available.

Cultivation and Harvesting
This root vegetable is available year-round with a peak season of July through April. Choose those that are smooth, firm and heavy for their size. Rutabagas can be refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. They may be prepared in any way suitable for turnips. Rutabagas, are a Cruciferous vegetable.

Nutritional Value
Small amounts of vitamins A and C.

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