This difficult to find variety of butter swede has large yellow roots and is very easy to grow.
For generations it has been regarded as the best tasting swede around.
It is best suited for family gardens and does not take to commercial production. As a result it is now rarely available.
It has sweet firm yellow flesh that is delicious in soups, stews, casseroles and especially prized when baked.
It stores well and is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
The young leaves can be used as a green in salads and stir fries.
This variety matures in around 110 days.
Swedes like a soil that has been prepared with lots of organic matter. The soil must be well drained, as do most root vegetables. This is in order to prevent root rot. If drainage is an issue consider raised bed gardening for this crop.
The seeds should be sown 1cm deep and 12-20cm apart in rows 30-50cm apart.
Sow in Sep- Apr in both Cool and Temperate areas and Aug-May in the Subtropics and from Mar- Sept in the full Tropics.