Carrot Caravel F1 ORGANIC Seeds

Sow March - July

Germination 14 - 21 days

Loam or chalky soil that's alkaline, acidic or neutral 

Harvest July - October 

Companion Plants Leeks, onions, parsley, radish, tomato, lettuce and marigolds

Do not plant with kohl rabi, parsnip or fennel

Pull up the small carrots from June onwards. They can remain in the ground over a long period of time. 

A good source of vitamin A

Use for Boiling, steaming or using raw in salad

 

Try to thin the carrots in the evening after watering to try and avoid the carrot root fly. 

 

Carrots need a firm fertile soil that has not been manured in the last year. Dig in autumn then apply a general fertiliser two weeks before sowing. Keep well watered during dry weather to prevent them going woody. 

 

Try to thin the carrots in the evening to avoid the carrot root fly.