{"product_id":"beet-mammoth-red-mangel","title":"Beet Seeds, Mammoth Red Mangel","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e). A gargantuan beet for the adventurous gardener! Harvest this delectable beet for the dinner table when young, or allow it to grow to epic proportions (ours have reached up to 40 pounds and 6 feet long) for giant veg competitions or just for a good old-fashioned gardener's brag! A popular livestock feed in the 1800s, this makes a great fodder crop for the homestead. The giant roots are also used for a game called \"mangold hurling.\" Dating to the 11th century, the sport is still played in the U.K. today. Harvest the roots when small and tender; they can be sliced thin and eaten raw or cooked. Grated, the roots make a delicious beet burger! The greens are supremely tender, even as the roots swell; we have harvested yummy greens from our giant mangel for up to 6 months. The roots are endlessly useful; they can be eaten, fed to chickens, horses, cows, and sheep, or used for sport!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mammoth Red Mangel beets prefer deeply tilled, well-draining soil, ideally sandy or loamy, to accommodate their large size. Adding plenty of organic matter, like compost, will support healthy growth. It's also advisable to remove rocks from the planting site. Thin early for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511154475294,"sku":"BT107","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/beet_mammoth_red_mangel_1.jpg?v=1782397262","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/beet-mammoth-red-mangel","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}