Swede Seeds

Swedes are vegetables belonging to the cabbage species of the cruciferous family. The tuber itself and the young leaves are edible. These days, this vegetable is rarely eaten and has fallen into the category of "forgotten vegetables".

We sell, for example, the following varieties of swede seeds: English Yellow Redhead (Champion) from the brand ’Buzzy Seeds’ and the organic swede ’Helenor’ from the brand ’de Bolster’.

Swedes are either sown or planted out in the field and can be grown on all types of soil, but best on light clay soil. Swedes are generally sown in the garden in early June. Earlier sowing is possible, but increases the risk of the tubers bolting.

The harvested roots can be stored, at a temperature of 1°C, for up to six months. Before being eaten, they are peeled and then often cut into chips or cubes and eaten cooked. If you want to read more about the sowing of of swede, read at THIS PAGE.

Swedes need a lot of boron. Boron deficiency is indicated by glassy spots, a rough, corky  surface and hollow heads. Too much nitrogen results in poorer flavour.

Swedes in the kitchen

Swedes are often cut as chips. You can boil these and make a delicious stew. You can also fry them in the air fryer as chips. This method is often used in low-carb diets.

Shop your vegetable seeds easily online

You can easily buy your vegetable seeds in the web shop of ’Dutch Garden Seeds’.

We are always there for you. If you have any questions, for example about your order, you can always contact us. The nice thing about growing vegetables from vegetable seeds is that the plants are often stronger and also grow without pesticides. So, it's a fun activity and a healthy one at the same time!