Swede 'Champion red top'

Harvest carfully alternate plants to allow further growth into autumn. Harvest my mid winter and store in cool and dark

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Champion red top is thought of as hardy, so Champion red top will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Sow late spring early summer and thin plants as they grow to 12cm at 4 weeks, Harvest alternate roots allowing larger plants to develop into the autumn

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

Thin to 12 cm apart at 4 weeks. Keep clear of weeds

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Champion red top is a hardy plant.

This is hardy but it is best harvested small and young before the winter sets in. It stores well in a clamp or cellar. But older tougher roots can be fed to animals

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early winter.