Swede 'Laurentian'
Brassica napus
S084
Full-flavoured and earthy with a savoury yet sweet aftertaste, this highly underrated vegetable is a wonderful addition to the winter garden. This outstanding heirloom variety has a smooth and creamy texture that is a welcome surprise in our Diggers restaurants. A variety of Brassica rapa, the purplish tops can also be steamed and eaten.
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Product information
This swede is an improved variety of Turnip 'Purple Top' that was bred in Quebec, Canada and introduced to the US in 1920. The fine grained, slightly sweet, flesh is ideal for mashing and serving as a substitute to traditional mashed spud. Like parsnip, a light frost helps to sweeten the root before harvest.
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Product Information
This swede is an improved variety of Turnip 'Purple Top' that was bred in Quebec, Canada and introduced to the US in 1920. The fine grained, slightly sweet, flesh is ideal for mashing and serving as a substitute to traditional mashed spud. Like parsnip, a light frost helps to sweeten the root before harvest.How to grow
Both swedes and turnips need to be grown quickly to ensure mild, sweet roots, so give them full sun, plenty of water and blood and bone mixed with a little bit of lime. Thin seedlings to 10cm spacings.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
180
Sow method:
Sow direct
Germination:
91
Sow distance:
15cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Jan-Apr,Aug-Oct
Warm:
Jan-Oct
Hot:
Feb-Sep
Sub-tropical:
Apr-Jul
Tropical:
Apr-Jul
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Biennial
Height:
40cm
Width:
15cm
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