seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety
NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.
Beetroot ‘Giant Yellow Eckendorf’ is also known as ‘Mangel Wurzel’. Heirloom; hardy biennial usually grown as an annual. Edible leaves cooked as spinach. Very large yellow roots, in excess of 15kg, grown as animal feed. Young roots can be eaten as beetroot. Best suited to cooler climates. Stores well. Can be used to produce mangel wine. Soak seeds overnight before sowing.
| Best By | Dec-22 |
|---|---|
| germination rate - current stock | not tested |
| Packet Quantity | 10 seeds |
| Lifecycle | biennial |
| Sowing Months | March; April; May; September; October; November |
| Method | soak seed overnight, sow direct or raise seedlings |
| Depth to Sow | 8mm |
| Germination | 7-14 days |
| Distance Apart | 30cm |
| Harvest | 150 days |
