Experience a flavour sensation with this extra sweet carrot, which also contains high levels of beta carotene. Long, 25cm (10 inch) roots of exceptional quality, so sweet you can just lift the roots, wash and serve in chunks in salads.
| Sowing time: | April to June, at 4 week intervals. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1cm (½ inch) deep in drills 30cm (12 inches) apart. |
Sow seed thinly.
Thin seedlings to 5cm (2 inches) apart when large enough to handle, to reduce risk of carrot root fly attack.
Keep well watered for best quality roots. Later sowings can be lifted and stored.
Chunks of the sweet flesh are delicious in salads or used as dippers with cream cheese.