Daucus carota
An excellent finger or baby carrot. The succulent roots are smooth and cylindrical with a blunt stump root.
How To Grow
Sow thinly, 6mm (quarter-inch) deep in rows 30cm (1ft) apart. Keep moist; seedlings emerge in 6-10 days. Thin out to 25mm (1in) apart and water well to replace any soil dislodged from roots.
Ensure any obstacles such as stones and pebbles are removed prior to sowing sow.
Winter through to Autumn.
Harvest
Start pulling early to spread harvest.
Sow
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Soil Type
Well cultivated, well drained, sunny position
Important Note
Soil should be lacking in nutrient; too much nutrients particularly nitrogen will result in forked carrots.