Carrot Sunshine Mix - Renee's Garden
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Daucus carota subsp. sativus var.
Our novelty mix offers gardeners the fun of growing both sunny yellow and bright orange carrots. You’ll have eye-catching rich harvests of crisp, smooth, evenly cylindrical roots that reach a full 8 inches in length. Both of these premium European varieties taste sweet and crispy with no soapy off-flavors and you can enjoy them over a long harvest period. Whether fresh sliced into carrot sticks, or quickly cooked, their sunshine bright colors are a kitchen gardener’s delight!
Equal parts: Yellowstone & Nantes Forto
Seed Count: Approx. 1300 / Weight: 1.5 g
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Plant In |
Sun/Shade |
Planting Depth |
Space Seeds |
Days to Germinate |
Days to Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
March - June |
Full sun |
1/4 inch |
1/2 inch |
10 - 20 days |
Approx. 88 |
Growing Notes: Carrots like well worked soil and need consistent moisture to grow well. If your soil dries out fast, cover seedbed with floating row covers to help retain moisture during the germination period and water right through it. Keep carrots well-watered and thinned. For a late season crop, sow again 3 months before first expected frost.
Harvest and Use: Let carrots size up to at least 5 to 6 inches and turn deep orange or golden yellow before harvesting for best sweet flavor. Eat raw, sauté, or lightly steam. Set off their flavor with fresh lemon or orange juice and a sprinkling of minced fresh herbs. Or glaze with a little honey and ginger or cinnamon. Fresh mint leaves are a pretty and tasty garnish.
