Carrot Autumn King 2 Seeds Average Seeds 1850

Heavy yields of very tasty, long, tapering, stump-ended roots.

Stores well.

For best results, do not sow later than mid-May.

Award of Garden Merit.

For early crops sow Amsterdam Forcing or Rocket in frames or under cloches February-March.

Start outdoor sowings from early March choosing a warm and well-drained position.

For maincrop, sow April-July.

Sow into a fine tilth of crumbly earth.

Sow seed 1.8cm (¾") deep in drills 23-30cm (9-12") apart.

Thin seedlings when the first rough leaves appear, repeating as necessary until plants are 5-7.5cm (2-3") apart.

Row 6m (20') or more.

Sow thinly to minimise thinning (which can attract Carrot Root Fly). The carrot is a storage organ and hence shop bought produce can be high in pesticide residues - so a good reason to grow your own.

HEALTH BENEFITS: Very high in vitamin A (For growth, healthy hair, skin, bones, teeth and eyes as well as resistance to respiratory infections).

COOKING HINTS: Unlike many vegetables, the availability of nutrients is actually increased with cooking - as long as not overdone.

Vendor: Dobies.co.uk

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