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Hi Im walking The Coast to Coast in May return ing 22. Thinking of sowing my beetroot, swde and turnips in modules when I get back for winter use. Not tried growing swede or turnips before any tips please. I hope this wont be too late im in Northamptonshire.
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I would love to be able to offer advice on swedes, but every year i try and every year i fail
i am exactly the same with radish 
I will watch the thread with interest as i might learn something too
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I'd sow some direct before you go as I find that works very well (one of the few veggies I don't do in modules). If for any strange reason they do fail then you can sow in modules the moment you return.
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I was also going to suggest sowing direct...but perhaps securely fix some fleece over them for a bit of added warmth at night?
That way you don't need to worry about watering or them being nibbled from above ?"Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple
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Also the fleece will keep any pigeons off. Round here the pigeons seem to prefer Swedes over any other Brassica. I may produce a Brassica pigeon preference table
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Why not try both especially if you have the space, normally come with far too many seeds in the pack.I grow 70% for us and 30% for the snails, then the neighbours eats them
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I always sow direct with turnips, swede and beetroot..Sow before you head off is my suggestion....I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives....
...utterly nutterly
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