Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored 3'

Daucus carota L

Autumn/winter carrot with blunt, conical roots, about 15 cm long. Good to eat immediately, but can also be stored for the winter. Grows best in stone-free, humus-rich and well-drained soil. Water when dry. Thin and remove weeds when the plant is small, otherwise it will easily suffocate.

Pre-cultivation: Not recommended - carrots do not like their roots disturbed.

Direct sowing: Early, as soon as the soil is workable through June. Water in the seedbed before sowing. Keep the seed moist. Germination time 2-4 weeks. Covering with fiber cloth after sowing gives faster germination and prevents attacks from pests. Leave the fiber cloth on until harvesting.

Can also be sown in the Fall, just before the soil freezes. This gives an earlier harvest.

Sow depth, cm: 1

Harvest: mid-July - Sept

Spacing: 4 - 8 cm / 3-4 plants per GreenStalk pocket. Or, companion plant them in the "corners" of GreenStalk pockets together with beans or peas.

Position: Full sun

Number of seeds: 300+