Best Of All Swede 

General Description:

This an easy to grow swede which produces medium sized swedes with yellow flesh and with an excellent, mild, sweet flavour. The fine textured roots store well and they are absolutely delicious cooked and added to mashed potatoes, casseroles etc.

Sowing Instructions

Best of all swede prefers a rich, well manured soil but they will grow on ordinary fertile soil which has had plenty of well rotted compost added. Sow late spring/early summer 3cm (1in) deep in drills 38cm (15in) apart.

Growing Instructions: 

Thin out seedlings to 30cm (12in).

Aftercare Instructions:

Hoe regularly, taking care not to damage the roots and keep the crop well watered. This variety is hardy and can be pulled as required from autumn to Christmas. After this time lift and store in a pit like carrots or in boxes of damp sand. The young leaves also make tasty and nutritious spring green.