Swede Seeds
Brassica napus
Grow Swede from seed.
Sowing guide
- 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
- Packet: approx. 150 seeds
When to sow by region
Prefer to skip the wait? See the full plant — including potted and advanced sizes, care and growing conditions — on the Swede plant page.