Thompson and Morgan Swede Magres Seeds

Enjoy growing robust, flavour-packed roots with yellow flesh and distinctive purple tops as the Thompson and Morgan Swede Magres Seeds delivers reliable crops for your kitchen garden and thrives in a range of weather conditions, including harsh winters, while offering minimal bitterness and excellent cooking versatility. Each packet contains 500 non-GMO seeds that are easy to sow and care for, with foliage that resists mildew and young leaves perfect for nutritious spring greens. Supplied with clear growing instructions, you’ll find swede 'Magres' a rewarding choice for allotments and home gardens. Sowing Time: April to June. Sow seed thinly, one centimetre deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well-drained, fertile soil, which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water the ground regularly, especially in dry periods. Thin out seedlings at an early stage, to 10-15cm apart. Take care not to damage the roots and keep well watered. They are hardy and can be pulled as required from autumn to Christmas. After this, lift and store in a pit like carrots or in boxes of damp sand. The young leaves also make tasty and nutritious spring greens. Ideal For: Kitchen Garden. Hardiness: Hardy. Position In: Full sun. Height: Up to 30cm. Spread: Up to 25cm. Delivered with growing and care instructions. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Images may be included to illustrate supply, but can vary due to seasonal changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).