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Carrots" is a Ferry Morse seed. It produces thick 8"
tapered roots that are firm, crisp and tasty. The tops are strong enabling
you to easily harvest the Carrots. The Bed: Add a fresh layer
of rich compost to the top soil, then till or spade the bed to
loosen the soil and work in the compost. Rake level. Carrots need
deep loose soil to grow properly.
How to Grow: Carrots can be
planted 2 - 3 weeks before last frost. Plant seed 1/2" deep, 1/4" to 1/2" apart in rows 12" - 16" apart.
Thin seedlings to 2" - 3" apart. Thinning may be
required a second time as late seedlings may appear. Keep the soil
moist but not soggy until the seeds germinate. After
germination, water as needed, cutting back a bit as the plants
mature. Lightly mulch to keep the soil moist and cool. Subsequent
plantings can be done every two weeks.
Harvesting: Carrots can be
harvested any time once the shoulders have turned orange. Carrots
can be stored over the winter right where they grew. Just heavily mulch
the Carrot plants with woodchips or straw and dig as needed.
Available Hybrids - Cultivars: All
from Ferry Morse. Long Imperator 77 days, Nantesa Superior 60
days, Nutri Red 74 days, Red Cored Chantenay 70 days.
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