Swede Growing Guide
Brassica napobrassica
Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●
Soil
Will grow in most good soils.
Position
Sun or partial shade.
Frost tolerant
Cold weather can improve flavour and texture.
Feeding
Not usually required.
Spacing
Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 40cm (1' 3") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow direct into soil in late spring or early summer.
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Notes
Water well in dry periods.
Harvesting
Harvest in autumn when the swede is well developed. In milder areas can be left in the ground until mid winter, otherwise lift and store them in boxes of sand.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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