Sow this al-purpose vitamin rich carrot all year round for fresh crunchy salads in summer and warming roasts and stews in winter. Carrots grow well in poor sandy soil; over-rich soil can result in forked carrots (although the carrots are still tasty!)
Daucus carota carrot All Year Round – seed
DESCRIPTION: Classic deep orange smooth skinned carrots rich in colour and flavour.
PLANTING: Plant year round avoiding extreme heat. Sow directly into final position and thin at approximately 5cm in height. Prefers an open airy location in full sun. Loosen soil to a depth of at least 25cm taking care to remove stones, they can produce some very interesting shapes.
USE IN: These carrots are snack-size with thin skin, no need to peel! Scrub, add fresh thyme and butter to a roasting pan and enjoy sweet caramelised carrots a as delicious side dish.
CARE: Water young plants using a light spray, seedlings are quite tender. Once established, water regularly for fast growth and sweet flavour. Harvest carrots at around 4 months, if you’re a little uncertain, gently remove some of the soil to see how they’re growing.
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HEIGHT & WIDTH |
PLANT SPACING |
SOW DEPTH |
GERMINATION |
Harvest |
| 20-30cm H x 20cm W | 30 cm | 5mm | 10-21 days | 15-18 weeks |
Contains 2000 seeds













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