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Swede: Champion
Ancient variety, very nice for table use when picked young while the roots are tender and sweet. Famously hardy, productive and nutritious.
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Description
Best Grown: Outdoors
Sowing Time: May–June
Plant Out: Not usually transplanted; sow direct
Harvest Time: October–February (approx. 20–28 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12 cm apart in rows 40 cm apart, then take alternative baby plants out to use as you need them
Height: Leaves approx. 40–50 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Why grow it?
- Large, traditional roots with purple tops and golden-yellow flesh
- Sweet flavour, perfect for winter dishes
- Stores well once harvested
- Reliable and proven variety grown for generations in the UK
- Tolerates cold weather well
How to grow: Sow direct outdoors May–June in well-prepared soil. Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 40 cm apart. Keep soil moist and free of weeds. Thin seedlings to 24 cm apart for good-sized roots. Harvest from October onwards. Flavour improves after cold weather.
Cooking / usage ideas: Perfect mashed with butter, roasted, or added to soups, stews, and casseroles. Sweet, earthy taste ideal for winter comfort food.
Seeds per pack: not specified
