Mammoth Long Red Mangel Beets
The largest and most productive of all. Often called “Gate Post” because of its size. Usually reaches 24 to 30 inches in length, with individual weight from 25 to 35 lbs. Easily harvested as the root grows half out of the ground. Oz. 24C; ¼ lb. 73C; 1 lb. 1.90; 5 lbs. 9.00
Originally listed in: 1956 Henry Fields Catalog
Mammoth Long Red Mangel Beets
Isbell's Select Strain, often growing from 24 to 30 inches in length, weighing from 25 to 35 lbs. We place this grand variety at the head of the list and believe it deserves first place. It grows to an immense size, is enormously productive and profitable, if grown on rich, deep soil, and is an excellent keeper. This variety will yield more tons per acre than any other. Oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20 c; lb., 65c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $2.50.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds