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Mangels, also known as mangelwuzen or mangel beets, are a type of Swiss Chard that is grown for the root. Red Mammoth Mangel Beets produce an incredible mass of edible beet leaves and a large root up to 20 pounds or more in size! The leaves can be used similar to chard or spinach, while the root can be used diced and used similar to potato if the plant is grown in well watered and well composted soil. These beets prefer deeply tilled, free draining, sandy soil to achieve full size. They also make an excellent livestock feed. Simply allow your animals to graze on the tops, cut the tops for feeding or harvest the root.
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Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Beta vulgaris |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 20 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost, Early Spring |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Inconspicuous/None |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 110-120 |
| Propagation Methods | Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
