We use cookies to make your experience better. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more.
Carrot 'Colour Mix'
€3.45
This carrot mix consists of 4 varieties of different colours - white, yellow, orange and purple. The varieties in this colourful mix are from ProSpecieRara a charitable foundation set up to save traditional plant varieties from extinction. The mix consists of the following varieties: Riesen von Colmar 2 (orange), Gniff (purple), Küttiger (white) and Jaune du Doubs (yellow). Each packet contains 3g of organic seed. More details below.
Related Products
Check items to add to the cart or
Organic Carrot 'Colour Mix' Seeds
Growing schedule: Sow direct outside from April to late May. Do not sow too late as these are rather slow growing varieties.
Sowing depth: 1cm
Planting distance: Sow direct in drills and thin to 5cm between plants with 25cm between rows.
Growing conditions: Carrots will grow well in an open, sunny site with light, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter. Soil should be deep, loose and free of stones. Freshly manured plots are not appropriate for carrots due to the high nitrogen content which can cause forking of the root and excessive leaf growth at the expense of the root. Well-rotted compost or all-purpose balanced fertilisers such as Topmix Complete Organic Plant Food 4-3-7 or Biodigester Organic Plant Food 4-3-7 are a better option for carrots.
Ongoing care: One of the biggest threats to a carrot crop is the larva of the carrot fly. Carrot flies are drawn to the smell of carrots which is strongest when the leaves are disturbed. Avoid damaging the leaves when weeding or thinning, cover with Bionet or spray with Biovit garlic concentrate to keep the carrot fly at bay.
Harvest: Harvest from September through to November. Lift before hard frost.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains 3g of organic seed.
| Life Cycle | Annual, Biennial |
|---|
Write Your Own Review