Mr Fothergill’s Swede Best of All Seeds

Mr Fothergill’s Swede Best of All Seeds (750 Seeds)

Mr Fothergills Swede Best of All is a reliable, hardy root vegetable that lives up to its name, producing smooth, uniform roots with rich yellow flesh and a mild, sweet flavour. A classic kitchen-garden favourite, this variety is valued for its versatility, ease of growing and excellent winter performance.

Key Features

• Hardy and dependable swede variety suitable for UK conditions
• Produces smooth, uniform roots with rich yellow flesh
• Mild, sweet flavour ideal for a wide range of recipes
• Excellent cold tolerance for winter harvesting
• Stores well, allowing harvests to be enjoyed for longer
• Ideal for allotments and home vegetable gardens

Product Description

Swede Best of All is a time-tested variety known for its strong growth and consistent results. The roots develop a smooth skin with creamy flesh flushed with purple at the crown, while inside the flesh is golden yellow, fine-textured and full of flavour.

Exceptionally hardy, this swede performs well across a wide range of soil types and weather conditions, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. It can be left in the ground through winter and lifted as required, providing a dependable source of fresh vegetables during the colder months.

In the kitchen, Swede Best of All is highly versatile. Its gentle sweetness and smooth texture make it perfect for mashing, roasting, soups, stews and casseroles, while also offering good nutritional value as a source of fibre and vitamins.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Vegetable Seed
• Variety: Swede Best of All
• Botanical Name: Brassica napus napobrassica
• Seeds Per Pack: 750
• Genus: Root Crops
• Root Colour: Cream with purple crown
• Position: Full sun to partial shade

Care & Growing Tips

• Sow outdoors: May to July
• Harvest: October to March
• Sow thinly into well-prepared, firm soil
• Thin seedlings early to allow roots to develop fully
• Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods
• Lift as needed or leave in the ground for winter harvesting

A true classic for the vegetable patch, Mr Fothergills Swede Best of All Seeds offer dependable growth, excellent flavour and outstanding winter hardiness. A perfect choice for anyone looking to grow a versatile, nutritious and easy-to-grow root crop at home.