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Oh what a beauty! How the Mangelwurzel is making a comeback

Oh what a beauty! How the Mangelwurzel is making a comeback
BBC England Friday 18 September 2026, 05:23 UTC 1 min read
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Mangelwurzels are attracting new fans, inspiring a festival and sparking a Somerset craze.

Mangelwurzels are attracting new fans, inspiring a festival and sparking a Somerset craze.
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