Storing Turnips and Rutabagas
What is the best method of storing turnips and rutabagas?
Turnips and rutabagas are often confused with one another. If you have trouble telling the difference, these tips may help.
Turnips have white skin and purplish top. It is sometimes called white turnip.
Rutabagas have a thin, pale yellow skin with smooth, waxy leaves. Rutabagas can be called everything from “yellow turnip” to “swede” to “neep”. It is also sometimes even referred to as just a “turnip”.
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Fresh Turnips and Rutabagas
If you happen to have turnips or rutabagas with the tops still attached, they can be stored in a cold (32°F or 0°C) humid environment.  They need to be stored on shelves or in baskets so that there is good air circulation around them.
These turnips can be stored for 4 to 6 months.
Turnips and rutabagas with the tops removed can be stored in the refrigerator. Â
Waxed Turnips and Rutabagas
Often stores will sell rutabagas that have been coated with wax. Â This is done to prevent moisture loss. Â If they are not coated with wax, wrap them tightly in plastic.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
If you found this post useful, or if you have any tips for storing rutabagas or turnips, please leave a comment.
Thank you for the info it was very useful
Very helpful. I pick rutabagas and made so much I’m glad I am able to freeze them.
Very helpful. I pick rutabagas and made so much I’m glad I am able to freeze them. I prefer them without wax because I wash them and put them in water and boil them til a knife slipped in. The skin peels off easily. I have dedicated a pot for cooking the waxed ones since cleanup is messy.
Can I cook turnips that have been left out room temp for 4 days