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Daucus carota
Stock: Available
Family: Apiaceae
Characteristics: Root vegetable
Seed per packet: Approx. 200
This is a very smooth, slender, cylindrical type bred for forcing and for early harvesting as babies. The flesh is virtually coreless, reddish-orange, juicy, crisp and very sweet.
The short foliage allows for dense plantings. Leave to mature for larger carrots.
Carrots grow best in full sun but tolerate some shade. Avoid deformed carrots by planting them in loose soil free from stones or rocks.
Tropical: Late Summer to Early Spring
Temperate: All Seasons
Cool climate: All Seasons
Sow: 6mm deep
For best results sow in drills direct in growing position. Thin after 3-4 weeks
Plant space: 5cm
Row Space: 20-25cm
Germination: 10-21 days
Maturity: 16-20 weeks