Bolting Swede's

[Scoot]

Yes it's happened. Noticed before when I was out in the garden, the start of some small flowers. I've read you can sow them up until June, so I'm going to sow some more today.

Just a few tips, is it ok to sow this late? Any tips to stop them bolting?

[Thelma Sanders]

They need plenty of water and don't sow too early, or in the warm.

[Scoot]

Don't sow in the warm? It's quite warm outside so how do I avoid it lol?

I did sow them in April/May which was possibly too early. Hopefully the ones I have just planted do better. I'll make sure they get plenty of water this time (even though I thought they did last time).

[Thelma Sanders]

You can't help the outside temperature, but some people start them in modules in the greenhouse......

[Scoot]

Got ya now. There'll be starting outside on the patio in small pots.

[Snadger]

Got ya now. There'll be starting outside on the patio in small pots.

I reckon you're better off with direct sowing at this time of year.

[Greenleaves]

I have only just sown mine outside (Sunday), so still ample time.

[Scoot]

Does it make a difference? The pot is outside anyway.

[bario1]

Sowing in the ground means less root disturbance and more even watering. I sow my first root crops like beetroot in trays just to get a head start on the weather. Once it's warm enough though, direct sowing is always better.