Swedes are a hardy, cool-season vegetable which are difficult to grow in the garden. They are prone to mildew which is not so prevalent in an airy, windy site. Mildew resistant varieties, such as Magres, are easier to grow in the kitchen garden.
Growing conditions preferred by swedes:
- Soil – light, well drained, fertile soil with low nitrogen levels
- Site – open and windy
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Sow seeds April – June
- directly into the ground where they will stay
- rake soil to a fine tilth
- choose mildew resistant varieties
- sow thinly
- 1cm (1/2in) deep
- in drills 30cm (12in) apart
- water regularly, especially in dry periods
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- thin seedlings when they are large enough to handle, so plants are 10-15cm (4-6in) apart
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- hoe to keep weeds down, but take care not to damage roots
- check for pests – swedes are brassicas & they are eaten be cabbage white caterpillars
damaged-swede
- harvest from early autumn. They are winter hardy so can stay in ground throughout winter
- store like potatoes in cool,dry place, in a soil-pie, or a box of damp sand
- follow these tips and you will grow a swede like this!
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