Swede Seeds
Brassica napus
How to grow Swede from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- 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
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | autumn |
| melbourne | summer, autumn |
| brisbane | autumn |
| perth | autumn |
| canberra | summer, autumn |
| adelaide | summer, autumn |
| darwin | winter |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 10 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 5-10 days.