Mr Fothergill's Swede Best of All Seeds
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Mr Fothergill's Swede Best of All Seeds
Mr Fothergill's Swede ‘Best of All’ Seeds (750 Seeds)
Mr Fothergill’s Swede ‘Best of All’ is a reliable, hardy root vegetable that lives up to its name, producing smooth, uniform roots with rich yellow flesh and a mild, sweet flavour. A classic kitchen-garden favourite, this variety is valued for its versatility, ease of growing and excellent winter performance.
Key Features
- Hardy and dependable swede variety suitable for UK conditions
- Produces smooth, uniform roots with rich yellow flesh
- Mild, sweet flavour ideal for a wide range of recipes
- Excellent cold tolerance for winter harvesting
- Stores well, allowing harvests to be enjoyed for longer
- Ideal for allotments and home vegetable gardens
Product Description
Swede ‘Best of All’ is a time-tested variety known for its strong growth and consistent results. The roots develop a smooth skin with creamy flesh flushed with purple at the crown, while inside the flesh is golden yellow, fine-textured and full of flavour.
Exceptionally hardy, this swede performs well across a wide range of soil types and weather conditions, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. It can be left in the ground through winter and lifted as required, providing a dependable source of fresh vegetables during the colder months.
In the kitchen, Swede ‘Best of All’ is highly versatile. Its gentle sweetness and smooth texture make it perfect for mashing, roasting, soups, stews and casseroles, while also offering good nutritional value as a source of fibre and vitamins.
Specifications
- Seed Type: Vegetable Seed
- Variety: Swede ‘Best of All’
- Botanical Name: Brassica napus napobrassica
- Seeds Per Pack: 750
- Genus: Root Crops
- Root Colour: Cream with purple crown
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
Care & Growing Tips
- Sow outdoors: May to July
- Harvest: October to March
- Sow thinly into well-prepared, firm soil
- Thin seedlings early to allow roots to develop fully
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods
- Lift as needed or leave in the ground for winter harvesting
A true classic for the vegetable patch, Mr Fothergill’s Swede ‘Best of All’ Seeds offer dependable growth, excellent flavour and outstanding winter hardiness. A perfect choice for anyone looking to grow a versatile, nutritious and easy-to-grow root crop at home.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
Any more questions?
Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.
How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
