Swede – Best of All

£1.19

A popular traditional variety producing purple topped hardy medium sized roots that stand well into winter with a mild flavour.

  • Seed Count: 3000

373 in stock

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Swede Best of All

Swede Best of All. A popular traditional variety producing purple topped hardy medium sized roots that stand well into winter with a mild flavour.

 Cultivation Advice Swede Best of All

  • Best sown directly to the growing bed outside from Mid May to Jul.
  • Sow thinly ½ inch deep in drills 12 inches apart in soil that has been raked to a fine tilth.
  • When the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin out to 6 inches apart, taking care not to disturb damage the remaining plants.  Seedlings do not transplant well.
  • Keep the plants well watered especially whilst seedlings and weed free.
  • Protection (netting) may be required if pigeons are a problem in your area.