Growing Calendar for Carrot - Autumn King 2* Vita Longa Seeds - Large Pkt
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My AccountLarge, stump rooted main crop carrot.
Stores well, or can be left in the ground throughout winter. Strong grower.
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originally Autumn King - beautiful
Large Packet
Long rooted maincrop, stores well.
Sow Outdoors: April-June sow thinly ½in (1cm) deep in shallow pre-watered drills, in soil that hasn't been manured in the last 12 months. Keep soil moist at all times.
Thin Out: 2-3in (5-8cm) apart. Avoid crushing the leaves as the scent attracts carrot root fly.
Harvest: September-February
Carrots do best on light, stone free, fertile soils. Stores well into winter.
Surround the carrot bed with a barrier of fleece at least 60cm high to keep low flying carrot root fly from your crop.
Can remain in the ground over winter
Standard Seeds E.C Rules and Regulations.
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