Carrot : Sugarsnax 54 F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

• Crops in : Summer-Autumn
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Experience a flavour sensation with this extra sweet carrot, which also contains high levels of beta carotene. Carrot Sugarsnax 54 produces long, 25cm (10 inch) roots of exceptional quality, so sweet you can just lift the roots, wash and serve in chunks in salads.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to June, at 4 week intervals. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½ inch) deep in drills 30cm (12 inches) apart.

Growing Instructions

Thin seedlings to 5cm (2 inches) apart when large enough to handle, to reduce risk of carrot root fly attack.

Grow Spring Onion White Lisbon next to carrots as the smell helps deter Carrot Fly.

Aftercare

Keep well watered for best quality roots. Later sowings can be lifted and stored.

Nutritional Information

Carrots make a healthy, nutritious addition to your daily diet. They are high in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, and rich in antioxidants.

Kitchen Notes

Chunks of the sweet flesh are delicious in salads or used as dippers with cream cheese.