Perhaps one should mention here that the " Wurzel" referred to in not only the song , in all its various regional forms , but in the falsely-named "Wurzel Tree " and the eponymous musical ensemble , is ,in fact , a ground growing , turnip-like vegetable used for A) cattle and pig fodder and B) a growing international sporting activity . This amazingly versatile vegetable , properly the Mangold Wurzel or Mangel Wurzel ( Beeta Vulgaris Vulgaris ) ,is used in the sport of "Mangold Hurling " , which involves throwing or "hurling" the Wurzels as far as possible whilst standing with one's feet in a wicker basket ,preferably whilst under the influence of cider. Further details and the complex rules of the sport ,which has apparently become popular in Ohio , can be gleaned and garnered from www.mangoldhurling.co.uk . Enjoy !!