Mangelwurzel 'Red Mammoth'

The viral veg that looks straight out of Harry Potter!Mangelwurzel 'Red Mammoth' is a heritage root vegetable renowned for its extraordinary size and impressive yields, producing colossal, rose-red roots with crisp white flesh and delicious leaves. A historic fodder beet dating back to the 18th century, mangelwurzel has regained attention among gardeners looking for unusual crops and exceptional homegrown harvests. Its colossal, cylinder-shaped roots develop bright pink skin and crisp white flesh, with a single mature root capable of weighing 5kg to over 10kg (11?22lb). Remarkably, up to two-thirds of each root grows above the soil, making even enormous specimens easier to lift at harvest time.A cross between a regular beetroot and a super-sweet sugar beet, this giant root isn't just excellent for showing off at the village show. With a flavour sweeter and less earthy than beetroot, the roots are delicious roasted, mashed, steamed, pickled or fermented. For the sweetest, most tender texture, harvest the roots while smaller, around the size of a cricket ball. You?ll also get a bonus crop of tasty leaves: enjoy them in salads when young or cook the larger leaves like spinach, Swiss chard or cabbage.The remarkable size and colourful appearance of Mangelwurzel 'Red Mammoth' makes it particularly interesting for gardeners who enjoy growing something out of the ordinary. Whether grown for culinary experimentation or simply for the novelty of its gigantic roots, 'Red Mammoth' brings unique heritage character to the kitchen garden.Ultimate height: 60 cm (24 in). Ultimate spread: 30 cm (12 in).