Swede Growing Guide

Brassica napobrassica

Crop Rotation Group

Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●

Soil

Will grow in most good soils.

Position

Sun or partial shade.

Frost tolerant

Cold weather can improve flavour and texture.

Feeding

Not usually required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 40cm (1' 3") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow direct into soil late summer to autumn.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Water well in dry periods.

Harvesting

Harvest when the swede is well developed. In milder areas can be left in the ground, otherwise lift and store them in boxes of sand.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Swede

Aphid, Cabbage

Aphids (General)

Cabbage Moth

Cabbage Root Fly

Cabbage White Butterfly

Diamondback Moth

Flea Beetle

Slug

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Swede

Brassica Alternaria Leaf Spot

Brassica Club Root