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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Lizann on July 30, 2009, 13:41:24

Title: Swede - is it too late?
Post by: Lizann on July 30, 2009, 13:41:24
When I sow swede they always come up really quickly.  Anyone any idea if it's too late to sow some more?
Title: Re: Swede - is it too late?
Post by: Flighty on July 30, 2009, 14:15:11
The usual sowing time is May/June, but try it as you've nothing to lose by doing so!
Title: Re: Swede - is it too late?
Post by: thifasmom on July 30, 2009, 14:53:10
my packet said till end of july and i sowed a couple days ago.
Title: Re: Swede - is it too late?
Post by: saddad on July 30, 2009, 15:30:35
They come up quickly because they are brassicas... but I find they need a long season to get to a decent size. Winter Radish germinate quickly (being another brassica) but swell up faster... similar use.  :-\
Title: Re: Swede - is it too late?
Post by: cornykev on July 30, 2009, 16:24:04
Mine says end of July, I would get them in quick, as Saddad says they do need a long growing season, mine went to six weeks ago.  ;D ;D ;D
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