Produces roots that are disease resistant.
Bred for extra sweetness, Ruby has dark purple-skinned globe shaped roots with creamy yellow flesh and is a really useful winter vegetable. A high dry matter content ensures excellent winter hardiness and it also shows good resistance to Powdery Mildew. RHS 'Award of Garden Merit' winner.
CULTURE: To avoid foliage mildew sow early May in North and late May in South (20-24 weeks maturity).
HINTS: Very hardy roots, useful in winter. HEALTH BENEFITS: Good source of vitamin C, Calcium, Potassium and Magnesium.
Swede Ruby Seeds - Average Packet Content 800 seedsAbout Suttons...
Established in 1806, the Suttons brand has consistently led the way in supplying the very best flower and vegetable varieties of the highest quality. As a subsidiary company of Vilmorin Clause & Cie, the largest packet seed group in the world, Suttons remains one of the UK’s market leaders. The Suttons brand became hugely successful internationally during the 19th and 20th centuries.