CARROT: ROUGE SANG VIOLETTE

(DAUCUS CAROTA)

A Visually SPECTACULAR and rare French Heirloom. Starbursts of colour throughout from deep red to vibrant purples, oranges and yellow. Not only is this carrot a feast for the eyes; it has an exceptionally sweet flavour and is just as tantalising to the taste buds.

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – MAR

Temperate: JUL – APR

Sub – Tropical: MAR – SEP

Tropical: APR, MAY

Arid: FEB – SEP

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5-6.5

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Only sow direct;10mm deep – 5cm apart, rows 30cm apart.

Keep moist.

succession planting – every 21 days:

DAYS TO HARVEST

APPROX. 70 – 75 Days

APPROX 300 SEEDS