Tops should be cut to 3/4 inches in length.

U.S.1 similar in varietal characteristics, well trimmed, firm, fairly smooth, fairly well shaped, fairly clean, and free from soft rot, and free from damage caused by cuts, discoloration, freezing, growth cracks, pithiness, woodiness, watercore, dry rot, disease, insects, rodent damage, and mechanical damage.  Unless otherwise stated the diameter of each rutabaga should not be less than 1 3/4 inches