Discover Navet de Suède Marian turnip seeds, a rutabaga variety perfectly suited for home gardens and gardeners looking for a regular and versatile harvest. Also known as swede, this vegetable combines sweetness with nutritional richness, and Marian offers generous roots that are perfect for both purees and comforting winter stews.

Why choose Navet de Suède Marian?

• Culinary versatility: durable and sweet, this turnip is suitable for creamy purees, gratins, or grated raw in winter salads. Its firm flesh allows for even and quick cooking.
• Harvest adapted to cool climates: designed to yield flavorful roots even when temperatures drop, ideal for spring sowings and summer plantings intended for autumn.
• Regular and storable roots: Marian offers well-formed roots that are easy to clean and store for several weeks in a cool place after harvest.
• Accessible cultivation: easy to sow, excellent tolerance to average soils and modest garden conditions, making it a reliable option for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
• Robust variety for the vegetable garden: designed to grow in temperate climate zones, with slow and steady growth that maximizes yield per square meter.

Cultivation and harvest tips

• Sowing method: sow directly in the ground or in trays depending on your space; depth 1–2 cm, spacing between plants of 20–25 cm to allow optimal root development.
• Ideal conditions: light to rich, well-drained soils, with a pH around 6.0–7.0. Swede prefers sunny to partially shaded exposures.
• Germination and maintenance: germination usually occurs in 7–14 days depending on the temperature. Keep the soil moist but not saturated and weed regularly to avoid competition.
• Harvest: allow approximately 90 to 120 days between sowing and harvest, depending on weather conditions and the desired size of the roots. Harvest before heavy frosts to preserve flavor and texture.

Practical uses and storage

Navet de Suède Marian brings a touch of sweetness to your winter dishes. Use it in creamy purees to accompany meats and fish, in rustic soups, or grated in crunchy salads. After harvesting, store the roots in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator, where they generally keep for several weeks. To extend the season, you can also freeze a puree or pre-cooked pieces.

Ideal for whom and why you'll adopt it

• Perfect for gardeners looking to diversify their vegetable garden with a hardy and nutritious plant.
• Suitable for families looking for vegetables that are easy to grow and cook throughout the winter.
• Ideal for vegetable gardens, balconies, or small terraces due to its adaptable growth and simple management.

With Navet de Suède Marian, you invest in a variety that combines ease of cultivation, rich taste, and culinary versatility, for comforting dishes and flavorful harvests throughout the cold season.