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2012 Vegetable Seeds
Carrot Seeds
Carrot Seeds
Danvers #126
2.00G
Strong tops on the 8 inch mature roots make them easy to pull from the ground. The flesh is firm, crisp and of excellent flavor. Very productive and a fine keeper. High in vitamin A. Packet will plant approximately a 33 foot row.
In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 3 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 2 inches apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
8 to 12 days to germination. 75 days to harvest from germination. Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, place soil lightly over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
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Carrot Seeds
Long Imperator #58
2.00G
Large, straight, smooth roots. About 8 inches long when fully mature. The flesh is firm, and the flavor is excellent. Perfect in fresh salads. One of nature's best sources of vitamin A. Packet will plant approximately a 50 foot row.
In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 3 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 2 inches apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
8 to 12 days to germination. 77 days to harvest after germination. Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, place soil lightly over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
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Carrot
Seeds
The Italian ChoiceTM
Mezza Lunga Nantese
200MG
Mezza Lunga Nantese has a very sweet taste and grows to around 6 inches long. Prefers loose sandy loam in a sheltered location. Perfect in cole slaw and may be served as a vegetable alone or with other veggies. Add carrots to a jar of pickles to add delightful color.
In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 3 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 2 inches apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
55-72 days to harvest from germination, 8-12 days to germination. Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, place soil lightly over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
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Carrot Seeds
Health Smart
Nutri-Red
500MG
Nutri-Red is a purplish-red carrot that is high in lycopene. Lycopene is a precurser to beta-carotene and is a compound that has been associated with reduced incidence of some types of cancer. Produces carrots up to 9 inches in length, with crispy roots that taste wonderful cooked, and adds color and gourmet appeal to vegetable dishes and stews. This carrot is for cooking. When cooked, there is a transformation of texture, color and taste.
In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 3 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. 8 to 12 days to germination.
When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost. 74 days to harvest from germination.
Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, lightly place soil over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
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Carrot Seeds
Parisian
450MG
The uniform carrots are very deep, red-orange and smooth. If harvested when approximately 1 inch in diameter, they will be nearly coreless. The round, planet-shaped carrots are very sweet and have 9 - 10 inch tops. Holds color for freezing.
In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 3 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
8 to 12 days to germination. 58 - 65 days to harvest after germination. Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, place soil lightly over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
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Carrot Seeds
Red Cored Chantenay 7317B
2.00G
Rich color and sweet, crunchy, thick flesh make this an ideal home garden carrot. About 5 1/2 inches long when mature. Performs well in heavy soils. One of nature's best sources of vitamin A. Packet will plant approximately a 33 foot row.
In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 3 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 70 days before the first fall frost.
8 to 12 days to germination. 70 days to harvest from germination. Too much water can cause carrots to crack. They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, place soil lightly over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
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