Tough Swedes

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  1. Belto

    Belto Apprentice Gardener

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    My swedes are so tough this year it takes over an hour boiling to get anywhere near edible.
    I am thinking of composting the lot .
    any ideals on why?
     
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    Hi Belto

    I'm convinced that swede are tricky little devils. I used to find they either never swelled up properly or keeled over with chronic mildew. I think the answer is to give them plenty of water to keep them growing quickly and otherwise, leave them to it.

    A farmer I know grows them on an exposed hillside in Dorset and just lets Nature take its course. His swedes put mine to shame! I don't bother to grow them any more.
     
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    I have a tough Swede. She's an old Volvo estate:)
     
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    i allways think swedes taste better after they have had a good frost on them
     
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