RHS Vegetable Collection : Carrot : Ulysses F1 Hybrid

Description

First class, deep-orange, smooth, cylindrical 18-20cm (7-8in) long roots with healthy, strong, erect foliage for easy lifting. Quality roots are produced over a long season from successional sowings, with good storage capabilities. Carrot Ulysses has shown excellent disease resistance. Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection.

Sowing Instructions

Sow February-March under fleece for early crops or April-May as a maincrop. Sow seeds thinly, 13mm (1/2in) deep in broad drills 30cm (12in) apart. Prefers well-drained, moist, rich soil in an open, sunny site.

Growing Instructions

Thin seedlings as necessary, probably unnecessary for 'baby roots', but to 2.5-5cm (1-2in) apart for larger roots for storing.

Aftercare

Keep well watered for best quality roots. Protect with enviromesh or erect a 50cm (20in) barrier around the crop against carrot fly.

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

Serve boiled carrots with a sprinkling of chopped parsley, a little sugar and ground black pepper.