Starting Swedes off

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    Hi this might seem a silly question but can i start swedes off in the greenhouse before planting them out as i would like to have some a bit earlier in the year for a change ?.Im fairly new to growing my own and any advice is gratefully appreciated. .... regards Chris
     
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    Can't see why not. You can start beetroot off in there so swedes shouldn't be a problem.

    My first year with swedes too but I have a little issue of rebuilding the raised beds to do....
     
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    Hi Andy thanks for the info,yes i start my beets off in the greenhouse and they dont mind when planted out:ThankYou:
     
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