Swede Vegetable Seeds for Easy Planting

Cultivate healthy and versatile roots with Swede Seeds, commonly known as Rutabaga. This heirloom variety produces large, firm, and flavorful roots perfect for roasting, mashing, and soups. Swede is a hardy cool-season crop that grows well in spring or fall, offering dependable yields even in cooler climates.

These non-GMO seeds provide excellent germination and strong, resilient plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained fertile soil. Swede is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and ideal for gardeners seeking nutritious root vegetables for home use.

Perfect for raised beds, garden plots, or backyard gardens, Swede Seeds deliver a productive, reliable harvest with excellent taste and storage capability.

Features

• Heirloom Swede (Rutabaga) variety
• Non-GMO seeds with high germination
• Large, firm, flavorful roots
• Hardy and resilient cool-season crop
• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and backyard plots
• Easy-to-grow with low maintenance
• Ideal for roasting, mashing, soups, and storage

Specifications

• Seed Type: Swede Seeds (Rutabaga)
• Plant Type: Cool-season biennial grown as annual
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Season: Spring or late summer/fall planting
• USDA Zones: 310
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
• Days to Maturity: 90120 days
• Plant Height: 1218 inches
• Growth Habit: Upright with large edible roots
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Ideal Uses: Roasting, mashing, soups, long-term storage

Planting Guide

• When to Plant: Sow outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall harvest.
• Planting Depth: inch deep
• Spacing: 68 inches between plants; 1824 inches between rows
• Soil Temperature: 5070F for best germination
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist for consistent root growth
• Sunlight: Full sun preferred; partial shade tolerable in hot climates
• Harvesting: Harvest when roots are firm, large, and mature; store in a cool, dry place for extended shelf life