Can’t beet it! Humble mangelwurzel to star at Chelsea flower show
Formerly unloved vegetable casts off lowly roots to feature in Great Pavilion after online craze among young gardeners
TL;DR
- The mangelwurzel, an unloved root vegetable, is becoming a popular subject for young gardeners and will be displayed at the Chelsea Flower Show.
- An online craze, particularly on Instagram, has boosted the mangelwurzel's popularity, making it the best-selling seed for She Grows Veg.
- The vegetable is described as easy to grow, delicious when mashed, roasted, or pickled, and sweeter than beetroot.
- Other unusual and vibrantly colored vegetables, including black tomatoes, carrots, and chillies, pink chicory, purple cauliflower, and radishes, will also be showcased.
- The wisteria, a climbing purple flower, will return to the Great Pavilion after a 15-year absence, with special care taken to ensure its successful display.
- A recipe for Mangelwurzel gratin is included.