Daucus carota
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Daucus carota
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They store very well but can be more challenging than other carrots.
These are good to roast or in a soup.
Tendersweet Carrots offer a unique blend of flavor and texture that won't disappoint. With each nine-to-inch carrot containing high levels of nutrients, these carrots can provide a great addition to your diet. Their sandy soil requirement makes it easy to grow in many climates to enjoy all the benefits of homegrown carrots.
Full Sun
14 - 25 Days
55 - 72 Days
12"+
3 - 36"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts Bees and Butterflies
Botanical Name: Daucus carota
Fill Weight (grams): 0.75
Flavor: Very sweet.
Preparation Ideas: Perfect in soup, salad, or served alone as a snack.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 300 - 400
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Root
Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 3 carrot seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. When plants are 2" tall, thin to 2" apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
Planting Depth: 0.25 - 0.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Mezza Lunga Nantese Carrot seeds roughly 3" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 15" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, lightly place soil over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
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