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Swede 'Laurentian'

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$3.57 $5.95 In stock

Category: Seeds

This swede is an improved variety of Turnip 'Purple Top' that was bred in Quebec, Canada and introduced to the US in 1920. The fine grained, slightly sweet, flesh is ideal for mashing and serving as a substitute to traditional mashed spud. Like parsnip, a light frost helps to sweeten the root before harvest.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Brian J. ★★★★★

These came up quickly and the fine-grained flesh mashed perfectly, with just the right hint of sweetness. I'm already planning a second batch for next season.

Carter ★★★★★

I was a bit worried about the texture, but the flesh is so fine-grained it practically melts into a mash. Perfectly sweet too, without being overpowering.

Isabella Y. ★★★★★

The mash came out silkier than I expected—that fine-grained flesh really does make a difference. My family even asked for seconds, which never happens with root vegetables.

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