- Root vegetable
- Popular variety
- Good in soups and stews
Description
'Swede- Champion Purple Top' seeds
Brassica napus var. napobrassica
- Root vegetable
- Popular variety
- Good in soups and stews
Cream coloured roots with bright purple tops. Good in soups, stews and as a steamed vegetable. Popular variety; commonly thought of as the best of the swede varieties. Superb flavour. Stores well. Also know as "Swedish Turnip" and "Rutabaga".
Culinary use
Seeds per gram: 380
Product code: B2-10
Best Months to Sow
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 10mm |
| Season | Late summer, early autumn (and spring in cool climates) |
| Germination | 4-10 days @ 16-30°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Row Spacing | 50cm |
| Plant Spacing | 20cm |
| Position | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 90 days |
*Notes: Protect from aphids and caterpillars.
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How To Grow
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