'Marian' Swede Plants
A sweet, nutty winter essential
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Marian' Swede Plants
- A winter comfort food must-have! Marian swedes are sweet and nutty roots with a purple top and sweet, tasty yellow flesh
- Perfect for roasting, mash or adding to casseroles
- Grow in a sunny spot in raised beds or borders
- Harvest when you need them, from when the roots are about the size of a snooker ball and throughout winter
- Fully hardy and disease resistant, these swedes keep very well after harvesting
- Premium root veg plants grown on a family run farm in Lancashire and sent to you at the best possible time for planting
- Growing your own gives you healthy, fresh produce with a lower carbon plantprint than anything you can buy from a shop, and you can choose the size of your swedes
- Easy to grow and care for - you should see your first crop within 20-24 weeks
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Marian' swede plants need a deep pot of at least 30 centimetres to allow their roots to swell to a good size.
How big does it get?
The 'Marian' swede produces foliage that reaches a height and spread of 30 to 45 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Marian' swede requires full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Marian' swede prefers a deep, well-drained, and moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Marian' swede plant needs regular watering, requiring about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Marian' swede does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Marian' swede is a hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H4, allowing it to survive winter temperatures down to -10°C. It is hardy through most of the UK, although it may suffer foliage damage in particularly cold inland valleys or at altitude.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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