Swede 'Marian'

Swede 'Marian' is a highly regarded modern cultivar, offering excellent disease resistance and a reliable crop in UK gardens. This variety produces uniform, purple-skinned, yellow-fleshed roots with a sweet, nutty flavour that improves after a few frosts. 'Marian' is a robust and hardy plant, ideal for overwintering in milder areas, providing a valuable source of fresh vegetables throughout the colder months. It prefers a firm, fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded spot. Swedes are a versatile vegetable, perfect for roasting, mashing, or adding to stews and soups, offering a taste of tradition to any meal.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Firm, fertile, well-drained loam.

Hardiness: H7 — below −20°C.

Flowering: May, Jun.