Swede 'Marian'

Brassica napobrassica

How to grow Swede 'Marian'

  • Full Sun

Keep in mind when planting that Marian is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. Marian requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.5 - 7.2 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Marian from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep.

Transplanting Marian

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

Harvesting Marian