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Mangel Yellow Eckendorf

£1.30
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Product Code
12701

Mangels were once grown for feeding to livestock through the winter. Now used for small scale animal feed, especially favoured over Fodder Beet as the texture of Mangel is softer and does not wear down the teeth as fast. Mangel is popular too with wine makers to produce Mangel Wine. Yellow Eckendorf has large golden orange roots which from its name indicates that it produces high quality roots. It is known to store well in frost free conditions. 

WHEN TO SOW April and May.

WHERE TO SOW Sow outdoors in shallow drills 2cm (3/4") deep with 30cm (12") apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT Do not transplant, instead thin out seedlings when large enough to handle to 20cm apart.

HARVEST October to December

HANDY TIP Can be cut and used for chicken feed.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES Good source of Vitamin A and C when eaten raw.

More Information
EAN 90711122019
Vegetable Variety Mangel
Supplier / Brand Kings Seeds