Excellent quality, reddish-orange tender carrot which is a favorite for processing. Half long and pointed, crisp and sweet. Perfect for slicing and dicing as well as for canning and freezing. HINT: for best flavor, harvest when roots are no more than 5 cm (2") in diameter.
SKU: 142178
Growing Information
Days to Germination:
10 to 14 days
Days to Maturity:
65 to 80 days
Key Features
Product Weight: approximately 4700-4800 seeds
Flavor: Crisp and sweet
Preparation Ideas: Great for soups, freezing, or canning.
Seed Type: Heirloom
Plant Type: Vegetable
Latin Name: Daucus carota subsp. Sativus
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")
Plantling Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Suggestions
Uniform soil moisture is essential in producing crisp, sweet carrots.