This variety is said by some to be one of the best maincrops for a gardener. It produces high yields of large, cylindrical roots with a lovely colour and excellent flavour. It also resists cracking, is resistant to greening and stores well after harvesting. A great all-rounder. Sow February to July, harvest June until December.
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
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Grow in an open, sunny position with deeply cultivated, well-drained soil; heavy clay or stony soils may cause carrots to fork so it is best to make sure you have removed as many stones as possible and for clay soils add plenty of organic matter, such as well rotted manure. To reduce chances of harvesting forked carrots in clay soil choose a short-rooted cultivar. Keep seeds well-watered until your seedlings have emerged. You can also sow seeds in containers, especially if you select a cultivar with a shorter root. Harvest carrots from June until December. For more advice, see carrots cultivation.
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
No pruning required
Roots may be susceptible to carrot fly larvae, wireworm, slugs and rodents; foliage may be susceptible to aphids. A barrier of fine insect mesh at least 60cm high around the beds can help prevent carrot fly laying eggs.
Generally disease-free although may be susceptible to carrot leaf blight in wet conditions during the growing season.