Swede Lawes American Purple Top

$4.90

FAMILY: BRASSICACEAE
GENUS: Brassica SPECIES: napus

79 in stock

Description

Heritage Status: New Zealand
Bio-Region of Origin: Nelson
Number of Seeds: 200

Description: A New Zealand heritage line sent to us by Ron Kidd in the Nelson area many years ago. Excellent quality traditional swede with a distinct purple shoulder, excellent for soups, stews, mashing and casseroles. Must be planted mid summer to get large swedes for winter soup, will do and taste better in cooler areas.

Planting Instructions: Direct sow in late Summer and Early Autumn. Must be planted in mid Summer to get large Swedes for Winter soup, will do and taste better in cooler areas.