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Swede

Swede (Rutabaga) is a hardy root crop, defined by its round roots, yellow flesh, and sweet flavour. Our swede varieties combine high yield potential with strong disease resistance and field vigour, ensuring reliable performance for both fresh market and processing. With proven standing ability and storage potential, they remain a trusted choice for UK growers.

Available in these regions only:

Varieties may differ within regions

Variety

Helenor

Helenor is suitable for main crop or late production. It has good globe shape, neat neck and root, deep colour, and excellent flesh quality with a sweet taste. Now available in organic.

Teviot

Teviot is the world’s only brown heart–resistant swede, bred through Elsoms’ own pioneering program. Proven to thrive even under the most stressful conditions, it delivers consistency where others falter. With its strong shape and striking skin colour, Teviot is quickly becoming one of the most popular swede varieties on the market.

Tweed

Tweed has a uniform, globe shape with vigorous early growth habit. Excellent colour with stark contrast between purple and cream segments.

Choosing the right variety

Speak to one of our expert team members to find the right variety for you.

Speak to our specialists

Sam Tyrrell

Crop Manager - Parsnips

sam.tyrrell@elsoms.com

Stephanie Fussey

Head of International Vegetable Sales

stephanie.fussey@elsoms.com
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