Hardiness ZoneCategoriesCarrot - Nantes Daucus carota Typically European, this mid-early Nantes type carrot features a uniform shape, smooth skin, tender orange-red flesh and a unique sweet taste. 62 orange 2,5-3 18-20 cm Cylindrical PLANTING TIME: Sow at the beginning of May for an early crop, in mid-June for a fall crop and even at the beginning of July for young, tender carrots at the end of the season.
SOIL: Carrots prefer fairly rich, deeply worked, stone-free soil with even moisture. Shorter varieties are suitable for shallow or heavy soil; the longer types need deeper soil.
SPACING: Sow 6 mm deep, in rows 40 cm apart. Space carrots to 5 cm. Sow seeds thinly, cover with soil. Hill the soil well up around the plants to prevent burning of the plants.
GROWING TIPS: Keep soil moist for good formation of the root. Plant in full sun or light shade. Light feeders. Hoe the soil over any exposed root crowns to prevent greening.
HARVEST: Root shapes may vary significantly under different environments and growing conditions. Lift carrots when their size is in accordance to the variety and when they have a good orange colour. Baby carrots should be picked at the young stage or they will continue to grow. Can be kept in cool storage. pkg 1000 s/p untreated wormwood, ground cherry, curly chicory, chives, shallot, endive, bean, onion, hot pepper, bell pepper, leek, peas, coriander, sage, rosemary, radish, salsify, sage, tomato beet, dill, garlic, mint, parsley
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