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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Description:A large, bulky carrot that is famous for its long storage abilities and a flavour that just keeps getting better with age! Deep orange core.
Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: .5 g / ~ 300 seeds
Latin Name:Daucus carota var. sativus
Main Uses:Culinary
Days to Maturity:85 days to maturity
Exposure:Full sun
Height: 7 – 9″/18 – 22 cm (roots)
Seed Source: Organically grown
Germination:14 – 21 days (or longer in cooler soil). Light, daily watering will improve germination.
Sowing: Direct seed once the soil can be worked (12 – 21C). Carrots do not do well seeded indoors or in starter trays.
Planting Depth:1/4.
Spacing: Sow seeds 1/2 apart in rows 12″ apart. Thin to 2 when tops are 2 tall.
Growing in Containers:Well-suited for large raised beds, but not smaller containers.
Growing in Mixed Planters:Not well-suited for mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Containers):Plant in a composty, well-draining potting mix. Add up to 25% Sea Soil to the potting mix.
Watering (Containers):Water deeply as required.
Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required.
Watering (Garden):Water new transplants regularly to establish roots. Once established, water deeply as required.
Companion Planting: Dill and Cilantro are said to be harmful to carrots because of a substance that is excreted through their roots.
Harvesting:Harvest just after a frost for best flavour.
Suitability for Indoors:Carrots are a specialized project for indoor growing.
What about Grow Lights?Grow lights are required to grow this crop indoors.
