[Goosegirl]

I haven't grown or bought a decent tasting swede for years and wondered about trying turnips next year instead. Whaddya think, and any recommendations for something with a bit of sweetness about it?

[Growster...]

Kohl Rabi is a great alternative - you get the sweetness and the texture, but not the earthy pong!

Some old boys I used to know grew a huge type of black radish - name forgotten - but a Long White Icicle is a nice one to grow, as is Mino Early! All are great substitutes!

[Snow]

Black Spanish is one black skinned winter radish. I made the mistake of growing it in the first half of the year, my word it was hot, like a hot chilli. I then learned that in Mexico they grate them over tacos etc. Make me want to grow them again. Next year maybe

[Blewit]

Tokyo Cross is a nice turnip for eating young (golf ball size)

[rowlandwells]

we grew Milan purple top this year they cropped well so we put some in the freezer for a later date   I'm told a variety called sweet bell [Kings] has quite a sweet taste so we will give them a go next year

[Growster...]

Black Spanish is one black skinned winter radish. I made the mistake of growing it in the first half of the year, my word it was hot, like a hot chilli. I then learned that in Mexico they grate them over tacos etc. Make me want to grow them again. Next year maybe

They're the ones, Snow!

Thank you for reminding me - they're fabulous with a bit of Cheddar cheese!