An extremely high quality carrot. Bright orange flesh, nearly coreless. Sweet and juicy. HINT: for best flavor, harvest when roots are no more than 5 cm (2") in diameter.
SKU: 140193
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
10 to 14 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
60 to 70 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Daucus carota subsp. Sativus
Fill Weight (grams): 0.75
Approximate Seed Count: 550-575
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Sweet and juicy
Companion Planting: Beans, peas, tomatoes, onions and leeks
Preparation Ideas: Great for eating raw, cooked or in juicing.
Instructions
Sow in early spring in well cultivated soil once danger of frost has passed. Uniform moisture is critical. Seedlings should be thinned to approximately 5 cm (2?) apart for optimal root formation. Sowings of carrot seed can be repeated every 2 weeks until mid-summer.
Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
Seed Spacing: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Suggestions
For best flavor, harvest when roots are not more than 5 cm (2"). Uniform soil moisture is essential in producing crisp, sweet carrots.