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My husband and I are thinking about growing swede this year. We haven't grown it before and so don't know much about it. Has anyone got some good advice or tips for growing them.

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Piper

Your future lays before you,
Like a sheet of driven snow.
Be careful how you tread it,
As every step will show

Dont start them too early, May is fine. I start mine off in modules and transplant out when the module if full of roots. They do like a drop of water so try not to let them dry out too much. Harvest as you want them when they are big enough to use.

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Kindest regards, David.

http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/
updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs

I'll be a swede newbie this year too, how far apart do you plant them please?

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SSx
not every situation requires a big onion

Never done any good with Swedes and that comes from an experienced gardener, Best buy from the Market.
Benacre

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If you want footballs SS about 15-18", if you want nice sized tender ones, about 12" or even slightly closer.

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Kindest regards, David.

http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/
updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs

Thank you pw.
Benacre, I'm hoping that sown in modules a la Joy Larkcom they will have a good start. What happened to yours?

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SSx
not every situation requires a big onion

Thanks for all the advice you guys. Yeah, Benacre, what happened to yours?

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Piper

Your future lays before you,
Like a sheet of driven snow.
Be careful how you tread it,
As every step will show

if starting in modules can I start them now.

thanks
marion