From Cattle Feed to Chelsea: The Mangelwurzel's Stunning Rise

An ugly root vegetable, once used only to feed farm animals, is now a star at the world's most famous flower show. The mangelwurzel will feature in the Great Pavilion at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. The event runs from May 19 to 23. This vegetable was historically considered unattractive and fit only for cattle. Its strange shape often makes it look like something from a fairy tale. But the mangelwurzel has become a surprise online trend with a new generation of gardeners. This internet popularity has lifted it from its lowly status to a place of horticultural honor.