A leading carrot varieties for many years. This old favourite with its long tapering roots has an excellent flavour and is resistant to virus disease. Grows well in an open position on light soils that have not been recently manured.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow seeds 6mm (0.25in) deep in rows 30cm (1ft) apart.
Thinning: Thin out to 10cm (4in) apart and water well to replace any dislodged soil.
Growing notes: Keep moist and make repeat sowings every two weeks for continuous crops. Add a complete fertiliser before sowing. Start harvesting early to spread the harvest and allow remaining roots to grow larger.

Growing Needs

Water: Keep moist and make repeat sowings every two weeks for continuous crops

Plant Characteristics

Harvest: Start harvesting early to spread the harvest and allow remaining roots to grow larger