| Common Name | Mangel Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Also Known As | Fodder Beet |
| Flavor Profile | Earthy, Slightly Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 12” - 14” long |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Non-Branching |
| Harvest Advantages | Storage |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Root Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 14" - 16" |
| Planting Season | Summer |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Food Plot |
| Germination Days | 5-10 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 60° |
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Mangel Seed
More than a fodder food. Mangels can also be grown for the family table. Harvest the roots at a young, tender age and prepare just like any other beet. Sliced, cooked, or eaten raw. Use the tasty greens as they are supremely tender, even as the roots swell, you can harvest yummy greens for several months. and get all the benefits possible from this versatile plant. Sow 1″ deep and 6″ apart in rows 2-3′ apart. Since each beet ‘seed’ holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3 ” apart. Avg. 40,000 seeds/lb.
| Days to Maturity | 120 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 5" - 6" |
| Planting Depth | 1” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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