Out of Swedes already - can I sow more Swedes (or Turnips)

Kirpi · « **on:** August 31, 2013, 20:58 »

Due to several Swedes showing soggy rotten hearts when harvesting, I am right out Swedes already. Can I get with a late sowing if I sow now?

Or do I sow Turnips as I have a golden variety that is very similar to swede.

mumofstig · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2013, 21:03 »

too late for swede, so it will have to be turnips

Kirpi · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2013, 23:30 »

In Cornwall the locals don't seem to recognise a difference between swedes and turnips. Obviously they are though.

Should I maybe have sowed my Swedes later in the year so they were ready for harvest later? It seems they rotted because they were in the ground too long.

mumofstig · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2013, 23:37 »

when did you sow them?

The RHS says

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Sow from early May in the north to mid June in the south.

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Grow-Your-Own/Veg-A-to-Z/Swede

Kirpi · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2013, 23:39 »

Early May. Maybe try several sowings next year.

Nearly all my swedes were mushy inside but my turnips were all sound and some still to harvest.

devonbarmygardener · « **Reply #5 on:** September 01, 2013, 14:43 »

I put in a 3 rows of 'Purple Top Milan' turnip a couple of weeks ago - you should be able to get a couple of rows in this week, but it's sooner rather than later for us now

mumofstig · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2013, 14:46 »

I forgot mine! *She dashes off to find her seed box*

solway cropper · « **Reply #7 on:** September 01, 2013, 23:34 »

I've always grown swedes as a winter crop and wouldn't consider lifting them for months yet. Just sowed another lot of turnips which should be ready to eat in 8-10 weeks

Kirpi · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2013, 23:38 »

When do you sow your swedes Solway Cropper? I think I could have sown them too early and they then rotted in the ground.

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Out of Swedes already - can I sow more Swedes (or Turnips)

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