Carrot Gardening

Carrot, Nantes Half Long - Burpee

Mid-19th century variety is easy to grow, slim, cylindrical, orange roots are 7" long, 1½" thick, require no peeling, and are packed with vitamins. A favorite variety thanks to its productivity, delicious flavor, and wide adaptability. Garden Hint: For a continuing harvest of flavorful roots, sow seeds in early spring, and keep at it.

70 days to maturity Carrots can be sown early, after danger of heavy frost is over. Sow every two weeks thereafter for continuous harvest.

Straight roots require soil that is light, loosened deeply, and free of stones, so prepare a carrot planting thoroughly. Consider using a soil amendment such as compost if your soil is heavy.

Since seedlings have fine leaves it may be beneficial to plant radish along with your carrot seed. The radishes will be harvested well before carrots form and act as a guide to the carrot row.

Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days.

Thin carrot plants to stand 1 inch apart when seedlings are 3 inches high.

Deep, consistent watering and soil well-enriched with compost help carrots form high quality roots by encouraging lush leafy tops that shade the roots, helping to prevent "green shoulders."

It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level.

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