Thompson and Morgan Swede Tweed Seeds

Bring a burst of colour and taste to your kitchen garden with the Thompson and Morgan Swede Tweed Seeds. Its globe-shaped roots and striking two-tone flesh of deep purple and creamy-beige thrive even in poor soils and rewarding beginners with a hassle-free growing experience. You'll find it easy to sow these seeds in late spring or early summer and enjoy a hearty harvest in late autumn, making them a reliable choice for anyone keen to add nutritious home-grown vegetables to their meals. With a hardy nature and simple care needs, swede 'Tweed' suits full sun positions and promises a rewarding yield, supplied in a handy packet containing 200 seeds. Sow in late spring and early summer to enjoy these delicious crops in late autumn. Direct sow swede seeds outdoors from May to June. Grow Swedes in a weed-free, sunny position in non-alkaline, light, fertile, well-drained soil that has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow swede seeds thinly at a depth of one centimetre in drills 30cm apart. Germination will usually take seven to ten days. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 23cm apart. Water swede regularly, particularly during dry periods, to prevent skins from splitting. Hoe between rows to reduce weed growth. Swedes require a long growing season and will not mature until the autumn. Harvest swede from October to December, lifting individual swede as and when required. At the end of the year, any remaining roots should be lifted to prevent them from becoming woody and stored in damp peat for winter use. Ideal For: Kitchen Garden. Hardiness: Hardy. Position In: Full sun. Height: Up to 30cm. Spread: Up to 25cm. 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).