Swedes grow in frosty climates better than turnips longer establishing but are a good winter feed for all stock classes. Swedes have a typical yield of 12-17 tonnes DM/ha with a ME of 11.5-14. Can be planted with kale with good success.
Swede is a root vegetable that is a member of the Brassica family and it is a cool-season crop that is typically grown in the fall and winter months.