Swede 'Marian'

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Marian Swede is a robust and dependable variety, perfect for gardeners seeking high yields and exceptional resilience. Known for its striking purple-topped, yellow-fleshed roots, this swede thrives in various conditions, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Key Features

  • Hardiness: Resistant to clubroot and mildew, ensuring healthy growth.
  • High Yield: Produces abundant, uniform roots for a bountiful harvest.
  • Optimal Growing Conditions: Prefers full sun, well-drained fertile soil, and regular watering.
  • Winter Harvesting: Ideal for harvesting in winter, maintaining quality in frost-free storage.

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Sow seeds in early spring or late summer for winter crops.
  • Spacing Requirements: Space plants 6-8 inches apart to allow ample growth.
  • Watering Schedule: Ensure consistent moisture, especially during dry periods.

Culinary Uses

Marian Swede offers versatility in the kitchen, enhancing a variety of dishes:

  • Roasted: Perfectly caramelizes for a sweet, earthy flavor.
  • Mashed: Smooth texture makes it an excellent base for creamy mashed swede.
  • Stews: Adds a hearty element to soups and stews, enriching the overall taste.

Delivery Information

Each Marian Swede plant is pre-grown, pre-fed, and watered to ensure a healthy start in your garden. Your order includes a comprehensive growing guide to help you achieve the best results.

Enhance your garden with Marian Swede and enjoy a hassle-free, rewarding gardening experience. Explore more options in our Winter Vegetable Plants collection and other Swede Plants.

Details

Swede 'Marian' is a high-yielding variety known for its excellent flavour and texture. With its resistance to clubroot and mildew, it is a reliable choice for winter harvesting, providing nutritious roots that are perfect for various dishes.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
  • Suitable for garden beds
  • Harvest period from autumn to winter
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

What's Included

Packs: Get large, ready-to-plant plants. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your garden or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Delivery & Guarantee

Fast & Secure Delivery: We ship orders the same or next day, ensuring fast delivery via tracked Royal Mail or Parcel Force for larger items.

Shipping is FREE on all orders £60+

Bespoke & Secure Packaging: Our plants travel in custom packaging we've perfected over the years, arriving in excellent condition, thoroughly inspected, trimmed, and prepped.

100% Happiness Guarantee: Not happy with your purchase? We offer a full refund or replacement, even if you just change your mind, along with easy returns and prepaid postage.

Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time Apr-Jun
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Semi-hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 25cm
Height and Spread 45cm x 20cm
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Swede 'Marian'”

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How To Plant
Plant Care

Swede 'Marian' is known for its hardy nature and high yields of sweet, yellow-fleshed roots. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
  • Suitable for garden beds
  • Harvest period from autumn to winter
  • Requires regular watering and proper spacing

Swede 'Marian' is known for its hardy nature and high yields of sweet, yellow-fleshed roots. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
  • Suitable for garden beds
  • Harvest period from autumn to winter
  • Requires regular watering and proper spacing
Planting Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds
Growing Location: Garden - Allotment
Planting Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds
Growing Location: Garden - Allotment

Frequently Asked Questions

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Our plants are carefully packaged to arrive safely. If your order is damaged, contact our customer service within 48 hours for a replacement or refund.

How long does delivery take?

We deliver the best quality plants in the fastest time possible, usually within 3 days in the UK.

What if I need extra help with planting or growing?

If you need extra help, call our customer service or chat with us online for consulting. We are here to ensure your happiness and make gardening easy and fun.

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