Swede Magres

I have tried to grow decent swedes on my various allotments for many years without much success. I have tried numerous varieties but never Magres? I asked google what variety of seed the farmers grew for human consumption and these were what are appaently used?

The farmers close by grow fields full of wonderful swede which I have never been able to emulate.

I have ordered a packet, and hopefully Magres will assist me in growing what up until now I have been unable to achieve!

Have a go at those mangle worzels that SC grew.

My Swede never get bigger than a golf ball, not sure why though.

My Swede never get bigger than a golf ball, not sure why though.

I am on a mission to grow a decent swede this year!

I gave up trying to grow a swede years ago. I don't really like them anyway - even the 5p ones! Such a hassle to peel and cut up. Good luck, Vinny - you're welcome to them!

I can’t really help with that variety never grow it. Or give you any advice on growing them. I’ve never had a problem growing swede, but I can’t tell you my secret because there isn’t one. I just sow them and they grow. I just keep them weeded and thin out as required.
Varieties that have done well for me. Gowrie & best of all.

Maybe they like the acidic soil up here? I have no idea why they do ok.