SWEDE: AMERICAN PURPLE TOP

(BRASSICA NAPUS VAR. NAPOBRASSICA)

Flesh is mild, pale yellow, sweet, & fine grained.

Grows purple above ground. Also called rutabagas. Store unwashed. The greens are also edible.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP, OCT, NOV, JAN, FEB, MAR, APR

Temperate: JAN – MAY

Sub – Tropical: JAN – JUN

Tropical: FEB – MAY

Arid: MAR – OCT

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5-6.5

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow 2.5cm apart, thin to 10cm and keep moist.

DAYS TO HARVEST

70 – 90 Days

APPROX 300 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY