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Rutabagas break the winter monotony of potatoes; leeks vitally improve winter salads, and leeky soups are a household staple from November through March.

From Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway by Solomon, Steve

Rutabagas are distinguished from turnips by their smooth, bluish foliage, long root, and yellow flesh.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)

Ground Cherries or Husk Tomatoes Kohl-rabi, Winter Radishes, Rutabagas May be stored for some weeks in the husk in their layers in a dry place free from frost.

From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall

Rutabagas have wonderfully aggressive root systems and are capable of growing continuously through long, severe drought.

From Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway by Solomon, Steve