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| When to sow | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
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Lunar Yellow Carrot
$4.80/200 seeds
(Daucus carota)
A yellow rooted variety which is fast growing and produces beautiful, long and cylindrical roots. These carrots have a delicate, sweet flavour and they cook just as well as their orange siblings, adding that extra rainbow colour to any plate of food. And of course delicious raw with lots of crunch. They produce large foliage which is reflected in the often large root that is growing beneath the ground.
Quick Facts:
- Color: Yellow
- Flavor: Sweet and refreshing.
- Texture: Crunchy and juicy.
- Maturity: Typically mature in 63-70 days.
- Size: Reach 20-30cm long.
- Culinary Uses: Great in salads, soups, stews, stocks, and pickled. Also good for juicing, pan-roasting, or grilling.
- Growing Conditions: Cool season annuals, best sown in spring or autumn, or year-round in very mild areas, in a sunny position. They germinate best in soil temperatures between 8-28°C,
- Grown Organically – untreated seeds
- Heirloom Variety
>>Grown in the West Tamar in Tasmania using organic (non certified)/permaculture principles focusing on soil health<<
Companion Planting:
• Good Neighbours: herbs onions, lettuce, peas, raddish, tomato
• Bad Neighbours: Dill Fennel and parsnips
>>>Please see detailed growing instructions and additional information below.
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Carrot Growing Instructions
To grow carrots, plant seeds directly in loose, well-drained soil in a sunny location, ensuring the soil is free of rocks and debris. Prepare the soil by incorporating compost but minimal fertiliser. Perhaps in a garden following a heavy feeding crop like pumpkin or tomatoes. Sow seeds about ¼ to ½ inch deep and thin seedlings to 1-2 inches apart. Consistent moisture is crucial, especially during germination, so water regularly! This is the biggest mistake people make when sowing carrots (along with giving too much fertiliser). You can cover the carrot seeds with a plank of wood or a shade cloth to protect seeds and retain moisture. Uncover after 10 days. You may also choose to put a sprinkler on a timer for every 4 hours to go for 5 minutes to keep seeds thoroughly damp to aid germination
- Choosing the right location and soil:
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- Carrots need full sun and well-drained soil.
- Sandy or loamy soil is ideal, as it allows the roots to grow long and straight.
- Avoid recently manured soil, as it can cause forked or crooked roots.
- Incorporate compost to improve soil structure and fertility.
- Sowing carrot seeds:
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- Carrot seeds are small, so sow them thinly in shallow rows or drills.
- Sow seeds about ¼ to ½ inch deep and 1-2 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart.
- Water the soil thoroughly after sowing.
- Consider mixing seeds with sand to help with even spacing or place in aa salt shaker or old spice shaker
- Germination and thinning:
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- Carrots can take 1-2 weeks to germinate, depending on soil temperature.
- Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
- Once seedlings are a few inches tall, thin them to the recommended spacing (1-2 inches apart).
- Thinning helps prevent overcrowding and allows roots to develop properly.
- Thinning can be done in stages to avoid shocking the plants.
- Use scissors or tweezers when thinning to avoid damaging other seedlings.
- Watering and care:
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- Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to maintain consistent moisture.
- Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
- Weed regularly to prevent competition for nutrients and water.
- Consider succession planting to extend your harvest.
- Harvesting and enjoying:
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- Carrots can be harvested when they reach the desired size, typically after a few months.
- For best flavour, harvest within a few weeks after reaching maturity.
- Carrots left in the ground too long may become woody or cracked.
- Use a garden fork to gently lift the carrots out of the ground if the soil is hard.
- Carrots may go a bit soft in the fridge but putting them in a bucket of water that is changed daily will help keep them crunchy
