Swedes and Turnips

Abstract

Swedes (Brassica napus var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. syn. B. napus ssp. rapifera (Metzg.) Sinsk.) and turnips (Brassica rapa L. var. rapa L. syn. Brassica campestris ssp. rapifera (Metzg.) Sinsk.) are root crops which can be used for human or animal consumption. For example, in Scotland swede crops can be grazed in situ or lifted as required for housed stock throughout autumn and winter. Swedes are also the third most widely grown vegetable in Scotland, after vining peas and carrots, with production for supermarkets primarily handled by four large growers and packers.