Swede
Brassica napus · Brassicaceae
A hardy winter root with sweet, golden flesh — slower than a turnip but richer and better keeping. Loves cool weather and a long, steady growing season.
At a glance
Good for
- Edible / Productive
- Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic
Sowing from seed
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 10 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 5-10 days
- Days to harvest: 85-100 days
- Best sown in: summer, autumn
- Seed storage life: 4 years