Rutabagas

Question

It’s my first time growing rutabagas. Should I cut off flowers to aid root development or let them come?

Answer 1

As far as I know, it shouldn't really make a big difference either way. I think it's a matter of personal choice. To experiment, however, you might want to try cutting the flowers from one plant and leaving them on another to compare the results come harvest time. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/rutabaga/planting-rutabaga.htm