How to Grow Swede at Home

In this guide, let’s discuss helpful tips on growing Swede in your Perth backyard.

(Whilst most of this guide suits anywhere in Australia, check local conditions for growing months if you live outside Perth.)

Gardening gives you a chance to slow down and live in the moment. Take time to observe the plants and insects, and be mindful of your surroundings. It’s mindfulness with a purpose.

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When should you plant Swede?

The best months to plant Swede in Perth are Jan-Apr. You can plant using Transplant, ideally when the soil temperature is around 7-25 degrees celcius and the air is around 15-30 degree celcius.

Seeds or Transplant? Transplant

Ideal air temp: 15-30c

Ideal soil temp: 7-25c

Can Swede grow in pots?

Yes, they can grow in pots. Be mindful of the size they grow to.

The great thing about planting Swede in pots is that you can move them around easily, should they need more or less sun, or are getting attacked by pests. In some cases, you can even grow Swede indoors, as long as the position can get enough sun.

Grow your own vegetables

How much sun should Swede get?

You will discover that Swede thrives on Full sun.

Some gardens get more shade than others, and your direction north etc varies. Try the ideal position first, and if the Swede isn’t growing well enough, maybe try a more or less sunnier spot.

The more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits.

Misty May-Treanor

How often should you water Swede?

Swede really enjoys when it gets Regular watering.

They prefer soil that is Deep, well-drained soil.

When can you harvest?

Being a Annual vegetable, the ideal time to harvest your Swede crop is around Apr-Jul. Play it by ear though, and just see how your plant(s) do this season.

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Growing Swede in rows

If you are getting serious with your vegetable garden, you may wish to grow Swede in rows. You’ll need to allow around 20 centimetres between rows, and 10-20 centimetres between each seedling or seed.

Space between rows: 20 cm

Space between seedlings: 10-20 cm

Keep the seeds!

Did you know that you can keep Swede seeds for up to 4 years, and use them to grow more next season?

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables plays a role in reducing the risk of all the major causes of illness and death

Walter Willett

Vegetables at home

Enjoy delicious Swede in your Perth garden

You can save so much money by growing Swede in your own backyard.

There’s literally nothing better than eating freshly harvested food from your own vegetable patch! You don’t know how delicious a tomato is, until you picked one warm right off the vine.

All the best in growing your own! Good luck.

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