{"product_id":"kings-seeds-swede-marian","title":"Kings Seeds Swede Marian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarian Swede is a purple top variety with paler yellow flesh and a good uniform shape. This hardy winter root vegetable has good resistance to club root and mildew. Marian stores well in a frost free shed in dry sand for use throughout the winter. Swede is a firm favourite mashed with carrots or on its own with butter melted in. Delicious!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow Marian Swede Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay to June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow direct outdoors into shallow drills 2cm (3\/4in) deep and 45cm (18in) between the rows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to do next\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually thin the seedlings as they grow to a final spacing of 10-15cm (4-6in) apart. Water regularly to avoid woody roots. A very hardy vegetable so can be harvested as required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober onwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandy Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome gardeners have difficulty producing good size swedes from direct sown seed. We have found that sowing seeds in modules and transplanting out once large enough is a reliable way of producing this crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very good source of pro-vitamin A, vitamins B and C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48692222230770,"sku":"1023463","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/4605\/7714\/files\/WebsiteImageTemplate-2026-01-26T080056.347.jpg?v=1769414460","url":"https:\/\/www.zoarsark.co.uk\/products\/kings-seeds-swede-marian","provider":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}