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Swede Seeds - Description
- Variety: Marian Swede Seeds
- Packet Size: Approx. 900 Seeds
- Produces Uniform Purple Topped, Globe Shaped Roots
- Hardy & Reliable Cropper
- High Yields & Stores Well
- Club Root & Mildew Resistant
Swede Seeds - Sowing Instructions
- Sow: Mid spring to early summer
- Harvest: After 20 - 24 weeks
- Prefers firm, non acidic soil with good drainage
- See how to grow tab for full growing instructions
Swede Seeds - Uses
- Ideal for fresh sales
- A processed product
- A fantastic winter veg
- High in Vitamin A, B & C
Swede Seeds - Advantages
- Ideal for resale
- Source of winter revenue
- Frost tolerant
- Easy to grow
- Great taste
- Low costing
Index
- Sowing Instructions
- Crop Maintenance
- How to Harvest
- Storage
- Pests & Diseases
Sowing Instructions
- Sowing Time: You can sow from mid March until mid July
- Avoid sowing too early, ensure worst frost has passed
- Sowing Location: Best to sow your swede seeds directly outdoors
- Dig rows 1cm deep
- Spread seeds very thinly along the row & cover with soil
- Keep rows 30cm apart
- Thin seedlings to 25cm apart once seedlings are large enough to handle
- Remember to water in dry weather, keep moist
Crop Maintenance
- Swedes are hardier than turnips & can over winter well
- Swedes take longer to mature than turnips
- A sunny site with good drainage is ideal
- Deep, fertile soil with plenty of farmyard manure is required
- Soil ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is fine
- Spread well rotted compost or manure on the soil the previous Autumn
- A week before planting, lightly rake soil adding some growmore or fish blood and bone
- Keep the soil weed free
- Avoid allowing swedes from drying out, as drying out and re-wetting can lead to roots splitting
Harvesting
- Harvest after 20-24 weeks
- Begin lifting roots when they are roughly the same size as a large orange
- Swedes can tolerate some frost
- Swedes will actually sweeten when left in frosty ground
- Recommended to wait till after frost to harvest
Storage
- Swedes will keep for 4-5 months if kept in a cold dark area, away from strong flavours or scents
Pests & Diseases
- Swedes suffer from the same ills as cabbage
- Slugs can eat foliage preventing root establishment
- There are many slug control options from dried egg shells to copper tape
- The fungus clubroot which is a common disease of brassicas can also infect swedes
- Signs of clubroot include distorted, wilting leaves and misshapen & swollen roots
- Pigeons can also eat swede foliage
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
Standard Delivery on Plant Orders currently taking 6 working days
- Currently Plant orders are taking 6 working days to ship
- If you choose express we will fast track your plant order
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
