Plant GuideSwede
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🥔Root CropExperimental
Swede
Brassica napus var. napobrassica · Brassicaceae
Better suited to cooler climates. Good winter storage crop.
pH 6 – 7.5
8 – 20°C
80–110 days
Growth: moderate
Medium
Care Notes
Better suited to cooler climates. Good winter storage crop.
Health Benefits
Fibre and vitamin C
Culinary Uses
Roasted, mashed, soups
Root Behaviour
Enlarged taproot
Common Problems
Problems
Forked roots in dense media
Pests
Flea beetles
Deficiencies
Boron deficiency
Nutrient Demand
Medium Demand
Requires an established, well-cycled system
Compatible Systems
Media Bed
Tags
#staple#root_crop
Season
Autumn-Winter