Carrot : Red Samurai

Vegetable

• Crops in : August onwards

Description

The slender, tapering, red skinned roots of Carrot Red Samurai grow up to 28cm (11in) in length, have a sweet pinkish flesh that holds its colour when steamed. Ideal for brightening any dinner plate, or used raw as a colourful addition to a salad.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to June. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Thin seedlings carefully when large enough to handle to reduce risk of carrot root fly attacks, and cover later sowings with netting or fleece. Keep well watered for best quality roots.

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

Aftercare

Lift and store unblemished roots in late Autumn.

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.