Rutabaga, << `roo` tuh BAY guh, >> is a plant with an edible root that tastes like a turnip. It is also called Swede, Swedish turnip, and Russian turnip. Rutabagas are hardier than turnips and so are usually harvested later in the year. The yellow roots are rich in vitamins and minerals. The blue-green leaves also may be eaten. The leaves usually are harvested in early summer because they become spongy and bitter in hot weather.
