Carrot : Sweet Candle F1

• Crops in : August to November
• Ideal for : Children

Description

A rich orange skinned and fleshed, coreless, extra sweet flavoured Japanese bred variety with smooth skinned, cylindrical, blunt ended roots. Carrot Sweet Candle is excellent for late summer - autumn cropping, for the kitchen or on the showbench.

Sowing Instructions

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

Growing Instructions

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

Aftercare

Keep well watered for best quality roots.

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.