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I followed the directions on the seed packet and sowed the swede seeds indoors thickly two weeks before planting out. I have kind of leggy seedlings with only one or two true leaves. Is it worth planting them out or should I resow? I thought the idea of starting them off ahead would be good against the fly that loves them (sorry, only know the swedish name).

Any advice? Would you plant them anyway or resow even if it is a bit late now?

I would pot them up into bigger pots and see how they get on or take a chance a put them straight in the ground, but i'm sure someone with knowledge will be along soon.

Neil

In the UK swede can be planted as late as August, so think you still have time to resow in Sweden. Perhaps they are leggy from being planted too thickly and having to fight each other for light? Perhaps you could try planting a few out of your current plants and resowing as a back up.
Good luck!
Anne

If you are going to resow then try a deeper tray 3" or 4" only try to put in the amount you want with spares then you will be able to put them into the ground straight from the tray.
What i do is plant the seed in the tray then cover it with a sheet of Glass and cover it with news papar to exclude any light. As soon as the plants start poking their heads out put them where they will get plenty of light. When they are large enough and hardened off straight from the tray to the ground.

Thanks for all the replies. I'll try planting a few out (if it ever stops raining), plus I'll resow outdoors and a few indoors as well until the seed packet is empty.  :) I love Swedes, and am determined to eat some of our own this year.

I have had to re-sow my swede 10 days ago.  Last lot died in the conservatory when we went away for the weekend :-[

I love a good Swede myself,  ;)  I sowed mine direct into the soil today, the packet only gives information on outdoor sowing,  ???  sow outdoors May, June and July.      ;D ;D ;D