Water if conditions are dry, as the quality of the root will reduce with cracking and toughness if the root is allowed to dry out.
Sow direct from early spring to early summer. Make two or three sowings to spread the time over which the crop matures
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 8°C / 46°F to ensure good germination.Thin out to 20 to 25 cm after germination
Keep weeds out to reduce competition for water and sunshine
The roots may be ready as early as late summer, but they can be left in the ground until winter if the soil does not become waterlogged. Lift the root as needed in the kitchen, using a small fork or trowel.
Swede would not normally flower unless it is left in the ground until the spring. If the variety is heirloom, so open pollenated, then then seeds can be saved for future plantings the
These estimates for how long Swede takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 5 days | Min 3 days | Max 63 days (11)
Average 43 days | Min 43 days | Max 43 days (1)
Average 80 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Rutabaga, Swedish turnip, Wax turnip, Tumshie, Neep, Kålrot
Brassica napus napobrassica, Brassica napus var. napobrassica