- Heirloom from the 1700's
- Large roots and tender green leaves
Description
'Mangel Wurzel' seeds
Beta vulgaris
- Heirloom from the 1700's
- Large roots and tender green leaves
Heirloom from the 1700's. Very large white/yellow tapered roots and green silverbeet like leaves. Roots have an excellent flavour and smooth texture if eaten when young; good for soups, roasting and as a steamed vegetable. Leaves are tender and are used like spinach; good for stir-fries and as a steamed vegetable. Also known as Fodder Beet, Mangold, Mangel Beet and Field Beet. Also commonly grown as a fodder crop for animals. Best suited to cooler climates. Roots can grow in excess of 18kg but are much better eating when picked young.
Seeds per gram: 49
Product code: E4-18
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 15mm |
Season | Spring and autumn |
Germination | 5-10 days @ 10-30°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual) |
Row Spacing | 50cm |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 150 days |
*Notes: Keep well watered.
How To Grow
Shipping
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Ratings & Reviews
Mangel WurzelMangel Wurzel
I loved the name at first sight and we think that the leaves are better then spinach! The weird thing is that I had forgotten I had planted it!! and was thinking how I'd never seen spinach with a root like that before!!! Now I am going to try the root. Thank you. I am trying to give 5 stars.