Mangelwurzel
VarietyBeta vulgaris var. crassa
Also called Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Crassa Group, mangel beet, fodder beet, mangold wurzel, mangold, Beta vulgaris
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“root vegetable” — Mangelwurzel - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
from Beta vulgaris · “Germination 5-10 days” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide
“Mangelwurzel is usually ready to harvest 90-120 days after planting” — Mangold (Mangelwurzel) Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest - Bloomvara
“Sown seeds directly into the ground once the soil has warmed to at least 7–10°C.” — All About Manglewurzel: Growing a Traditional Root Crop
“as full sunlight encourages strong root development and healthy top growth.” — All About Manglewurzel: Growing a Traditional Root Crop
“Consistent moisture is key, especially during the early stages of growth and as roots begin to swell.” — All About Manglewurzel: Growing a Traditional Root Crop
“A slightly acidic to neutral pH (about 6.0–7.5) suits them” — Mangelwurzel: The Underrated Giant Beet Worth Growing In The UK – Building a Food Forest -Scotland
from Beta vulgaris · “Best USDA Zones Zone 2Zone 3Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide
“Sow seeds in rows about 45–60 cm apart, with seeds spaced 15–20 cm apart.” — All About Manglewurzel: Growing a Traditional Root Crop
from Beta vulgaris · “Height 12-18 inches” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide
“Sow seeds thinly and thin to the required spacing” — Mangelwurzel: The Underrated Giant Beet Worth Growing In The UK – Building a Food Forest -Scotland
from Beta vulgaris · “4 weeks before last frost” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide
“move them outside in May” — All About Manglewurzel: Growing a Traditional Root Crop
“Harvest when roots are firm, about 3-4 inches in diameter, or when leaves are lush and healthy” — Mangold (Mangelwurzel) Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest - Bloomvara
“roots were developed in the 18th century as a fodder crop for feeding livestock” — Mangelwurzel - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
from Beta vulgaris · “Cercospora leaf spot” — Beet (Beta vulgaris): How to grow, varieties & common problems · Gardener's Navigator
“Good companions include: Brassicas such as cabbage and kale, Onions and garlic, which help deter pests, Lettuce and spinach, which make efficient use of space between rows” — All About Manglewurzel: Growing a Traditional Root Crop
from Beta vulgaris · “Keep apart pole-bean” — Beet (Beta vulgaris): How to grow, varieties & common problems · Gardener's Navigator
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Where this comes from
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Mangelwurzel
- Fact sheet: 8 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian