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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Mangelwurzel
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Days to germination5–10 days

from Beta vulgaris · “Germination 5-10 days” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide

Days to maturity90–120 days

“Mangelwurzel is usually ready to harvest 90-120 days after planting” — Mangold (Mangelwurzel) Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest - Bloomvara

Germination temperature45–50 °F

“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

Lightfull sunlight

“as full sunlight encourages strong root development and healthy top growth.” — All About Manglewurzel: Growing a Traditional Root Crop

Waterconsistent moisture

“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

Soil pH6–7.25

“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

Hardiness zonesZone 2Zone 3Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9

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

Spacing18–24 in

“Sow seeds in rows about 45–60 cm apart, with seeds spaced 15–20 cm apart.” — All About Manglewurzel: Growing a Traditional Root Crop

Height7.5–10.5 in

from Beta vulgaris · “Height 12-18 inches” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide

Propagationseed

“Sow seeds thinly and thin to the required spacing” — Mangelwurzel: The Underrated Giant Beet Worth Growing In The UK – Building a Food Forest -Scotland

Start indoors4 weeks before last frost

from Beta vulgaris · “4 weeks before last frost” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide

TransplantMay

“move them outside in May” — All About Manglewurzel: Growing a Traditional Root Crop

Ready whenroots are firm, about 3-4 inches in diameter, or when leaves are lush and healthy

“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

Edible partsroots

“roots were developed in the 18th century as a fodder crop for feeding livestock” — Mangelwurzel - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Diseasescercospora leaf spot, bolting

from Beta vulgaris · “Cercospora leaf spot” — Beet (Beta vulgaris): How to grow, varieties & common problems · Gardener's Navigator

Companionsbrassicas, onions, garlic, lettuce, spinach

“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

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