Swede

Growing from seed

Direct-sow Swede outdoors around your last frost date, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 25 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 90 days.

Companion Planting

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  African Marigold
  

  African MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧African Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Swede
  • ❧African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Swede
  • ❧Swede draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
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  French Marigold
  

  French MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧French Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Swede
  • ❧French Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Swede
  • ❧Swede draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
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  Baby's Breath
  Good pair

  • ❧Baby's Breath attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids that attack Swede
  • ❧Swede acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Baby's Breath
  • ❧Swede draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both

How to grow Swede

1. Sow0 weeks from frost
2. Germinates7 days
3. Space25 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~90 days

Water: Medium · Height: 40 cm · Soil: Deep, well-draining, slightly alkaline