Swede 
Swedes are generally an easy crop to grow, maturing over the winter.
Mashed swede with butter and black pepper is a simple dish - but delicious.
Sowing
Sow seeds 13mm (0.5in) deep in rows 38-45cm (15-18in) apart from March until mid-June.
Growing
Thin out the seedlings when large enough to handle leaving plants 23cm (9in) apart.
Make sure the soil contains plenty of organic matter, preferably added for a previous crop. Add a light dressing of a general fertiliser containing trace elements - such as Vitax Q4.
Water during dry periods but try to keep the soil evenly moist to prevent cracking and corky growth. Dyness at the roots can also lead to a bitter tatse.
Harvesting
Start lifting the roots once they are large enough to use - this will usually be from early autumn onwards.
