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A modern swede variety producing smooth, round roots with sweet, golden flesh — perfect for winter roasts, mash, and stews.
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Description
Best Grown: Outdoors
Sowing Time: April–June
Plant Out: Not usually transplanted; sow direct
Harvest Time: November–February
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart in rows 40 cm apart
Height: Leaves approx. 40–50 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Why grow it?
- Smooth, uniform round roots
- Sweet golden flesh with excellent flavour
- Good resistance to clubroot and powdery mildew
- Reliable yields and good storage qualities
- Perfect for winter harvesting and traditional dishes
How to grow: Sow direct outdoors April–June. Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 40 cm apart. Keep soil moist and weed-free. Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart for good root development. Harvest from November onwards. Flavour improves after cold weather.
Cooking / usage ideas: Delicious mashed with butter, roasted, or added to soups, stews, and casseroles. Sweet flavour perfect for winter comfort food.
Seeds per pack: Approx. 750 seeds
