Kings - Carrot Chantenay Red Cored Seeds

Description

Highly recommended variety for early maincrop. Stump rooted, excellent colour and texture. Smooth skin, small core and tastes good too!

Seed Count: 2,000

WHEN TO SOW

March to May

WHERE TO SOW

Sow thinly direct into the growing site 1.5cm (3/4″) deep in rows 30cm (2″/3″) apart. If possible sow carefully so that thinning is not necessary. Traditionally seed is mixed with fine dry sand to prevent sowing too thickly.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If you have to thin the seedlings, do so in the evening. Water before thinning and remove all debris. Do not transplant. Aim for roots 4-6 cm (2-3″) apart. Young carrots can be pulled alternately to “thin” as you eat.

MATURITY

July onwards

HANDY TIP

A good variety for an early exhibition use, Try making holes with a bar, filling with compost and sowing seed for the large specimen carrots. Try not to grow on freshly manured grounds as this can produce forking of roots.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

High in antioxidant beta-carotene which converts to vitamin A in the body