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Carrot : Tendersnax F1 Hybrid |
Approximate root length: 25cms (10 inches).
A revolutionary carrot that actually provides 33-35% more beta carotene value to your diet than any other carrot! The deep reddish-orange colour is uniform throughout the 10in long roots, which show remarkable resistance to growth cracks and internal greening - amazing in such a large variety!
| Sowing time: | March to July. |
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| Sowing depth: | 12mm (½in) deep, spaced 25-30cm (10-12in) apart. |
Carrots prefer a deep rich, well drained soil which does not contain fresh manure. The soil should be moist and easy to cultivate, rake well and sow in drills. Carrot seeds can be slow to germinate especially if the soil is dry.
As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, start thinning them gradually so that they are finally 10-15cm (4-6in) apart.
The thinnings will provide tender roots for salads etc. Harvest the roots as soon as they are large enough, any left in the ground in autumn should be lifted and stored in a clamp or in boxes of sand in a shed or other cool dry place.