The vegetable may be known as a turnip in the south but it becomes known as a swede in the north.
The purchase of these swedes was a measure of insurance against a shortage of potatoes.
Only for chlorfenvinphos has there been strong lobbying to retain its use on swedes and turnips.
All our kale, turnips and swedes were being attacked.
The quantity of swedes purchased was 15,019 tons.
The turnip or swede or mangel-wurzel has unfolded, has now appeared on the scene.
I could not tell an organically-grown swede from a non-organically grown swede if they were dished up on my plate, but that is another matter.
It was necessary to store some swedes where they would be readily accessible.
