BEETROOT-MANGEL WURZEL
BEETROOT-MANGEL WURZEL
A$3.20
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Beta vulgaris
BEETROOT-MANGEL WURZEL mentioned in the 1927 Henry Fields catalog which said, “Giant, smooth, long roots of cylindrical shape, weighing up to 9 pounds each & growing two-thirds above ground. Solid white flesh with high food value”. These big yellow-skinned roots are perfect for growing. Plant in early spring or autumn. This cool-weather crop does best when soil temperatures have reached 10 – 20C & daytime temps hover around 20 to 25C. Depending on the variety, you need anywhere from 70 to 100 days to reach maturity. If the weather is dry, soak the seeds overnight before planting to promote good germination. These giant root vegetables need at least 30cm of loose, well-draining soil to thrive. If your soil is heavy, work in mature compost using a garden spade to lighten it.
| Germination Time (Days) | 15 – 25 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 55 – 85 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 20 – 30 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 5 – 10 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 30 – 40 |
| pH | 6 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches)
Season of Interest
Spring to Autumn
Temperature Range
10 - 24 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Biennial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full sun or part shade.
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow directly
Soil
Well-drained loamy soil.
pH
6.0 - 7.5
Soil Temperature
10 - 24 °C (50 - 75 °F)
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing.
Sowing Depth
1.2 - 1.8 cm (0.5 - 0.75 inch)
Plant Spacing
15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 inches)
Row spacing
45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches)
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil moist.
Germination Time (Days)
5 - 10 days
Harvest Time (Days)
80 - 100 days.
Good Companion Plants
Beans, Lettuce, Onions
Bad Companion Plants
Pole Beans, Field Mustard.
Pests
Aphids,Flea Beetles,Leaf Miners
Diseases
Downy Mildew,Leaf Spot,Root Rot
More About Us
When I started this journey in 2009, I found nothing existed commercially, that was reasonably priced and easy to use. There was a homemade system which I also found was not that user-friendly.
Then a friend of mine told me about a homemade method she used. However, when I tried her method, I found this also didn’t suit my needs, as it too had flaws that I considered where important. It did not keep vermin out, did not have a lockable lid and (to me) looked unsightly in the garden
