Carrot : Carson F1 Hybrid

Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest from late summer into autumn.
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Long roots with rich orange core and a crunchy sweet taste. Chantenay hybrids are renowned for their taste, and this is one of the best. Carrot Carson has a maincrop maturity that bulks up well to give good weight roots that store really well for autumn and winter use.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing Time: March to July. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (1/2in) deep in drills 23-30cm (9-12in) apart in well-drained, fertile soil, which has been raked to a fine tilth. Keep moist until germination.

Growing Instructions

Thin out as soon as seedlings are large enough to handle, to 5cm (2in) apart. Later thinnings will be suitable for use in the kitchen.

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

Aftercare

Water soil well before harvesting to aid extraction. The roots can be lifted and stored in layers of peat or sand in a frost-free place for winter use.

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.