How to Grow Swedes or Rutabaga

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get the soil type right.

   The best soil type for swedes is a well-drained, light soil that has been manured well.
   
   Provided there is good drainage, swedes will also grow well in heavy clay soils that receive regular moisture.
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   Step 2: Sow the seeds in mid-summer.

   This is very important as it allows the bulbous roots plenty of time to grow before the coldest of winter strikes. , Place the large, bullet-shaped seeds in drills to a depth of 2 centimeter (0.8 in) in light soils.
   
   Make it only
   1.25 centimeter (0.5 in) for a heavier soil. , The seeds should germinate within 7
   - 12 days.
   
   Thin the seedlings to 22 centimeter (8.7 in) intervals about three weeks following sowing.
   
   This will be when the seedlings have developed their first set of rough leaves. , Swedes will grow through autumn (fall) and winter.
   
   They can be pulled when required and left in the ground to keep growing in the meantime. ,
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   Step 3: Sow thinly.

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   Step 4: Watch for germination.

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   Step 5: Allow to grow.

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   Step 6: Finished.

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