SWEDE: AMERICAN PURPLE TOP
( BRASSICA 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
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