Why sow Swedes in May?

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  1. Triffid

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    Hi all,

    The packets say sow Swedes in May - but why?

    Ain't they tough enough?
     
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    Yeah, may is traditionally the sowign time, but they'll be ready by September perhaps? but will "stand" over winter. Personally I think they come-ready far too early, for me Swede is a winter veg, and I don't want to be eating it until the Frosts get here ...
     
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