Vegetable
Helenor
A tier
Helenor is a modern hybrid swede/rutabaga bred for uniform roots, smooth skin, and reliable yellow flesh for European and export markets. Flavour is mild-sweet earthy. Easier mechanical harvest traits than some heirlooms. Use as premium uniform swede for retail. Mash and roast shine with consistent texture. A commercial quality hybrid.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Export PackProcess CubeRetail MashSoupUniform Roast
Traits
HybridMild SweetMild Sweet EarthyRetail QualitySmoothSmooth SkinUniformUniform Hybrid
History
NL
Helenor-type hybrid swedes entered European commercial production.
Retail packs favoured uniform hybrids like Helenor.
Helenor appeared on grower variety lists widely.
Hybrid swedes of Helenor class supplied supermarkets.