"Mangelwurzel has inspired a nation to grow a different, delicious, highly productive and very easy to grow variety that is accessible for everyone."
"When veg is really different, people get really excited about it. Usually they have been growing the same thing year on year so it's exciting when it's new."
"Loads of people have entered them into vegetable growing competitions and won prizes. The vegetables are very popular on social media."
"One mangelwurzel reel on the She Grows Veg Instagram account got 2.8m views and 58,000 likes."
Mangelwurzel, once considered an unloved root vegetable, is now gaining attention at the Chelsea flower show due to its vibrant appearance and unique heritage. Kate Cotterill and Lucy Hutchings of She Grows Veg are showcasing a giant red variety that has gone viral on social media, attracting young gardeners. The vegetable has become the best-selling seed on their website, with its unusual characteristics sparking excitement among growers. Mangelwurzel is easy to cultivate and has inspired many to explore new varieties in their gardening efforts.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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