Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Roots
Swede growing guide
Large brassica root with mild, sweet flavour. More nutritious than turnip. Stores very well and improves in flavour after frost. Good for soups and roasting.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
4-7 daysGermination
90-120 daysHarvest
25 cmSpacing
1 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
6-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | Jun - Oct |
| Subtropical | Feb - Jul | Feb - Jul | Apr - Sep |
| Mediterranean | Feb - Jul | Feb - Jul | Apr - Sep |
| Temperate | Feb - Jul | Feb - Jul | Apr - Oct |
| Cool | Feb - Jun | Feb - Jun | May - Oct |
| Arid | Mar - Jun | Mar - Jun | May - Aug |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Swede should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Swede after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Slice or grate young roots into salads, slaws, tacos, sandwiches, and snack plates.
Cooked
Roast, steam, saute greens, glaze roots, add to soups, or mash larger roots.
Store / preserve
Pickle, ferment, refrigerate, cellar-store, or freeze cooked portions.
Try: Raw crunch, Roasted roots, Pickled slices, Sauteed greens.
Good companions
Onion, Garlic, Peas
Avoid near
Tomato, Strawberry
Growing note
Harvest after first frosts for sweetest flavour. Can be left in the ground over winter.
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