Root

Swede

Brassica napus var. napobrassica

Hardy purple-shouldered winter staple — mash with butter and pepper.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Root

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

winterhardylong-season

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks cold-hardy swede varieties suited to UK growing seasons with reliable germination.

Crocus

Offers deep pots essential for swede's long taproot development in London gardens.

Amazon UK

Supplies digging tools needed for preparing heavy London clay soil for swedes.