Carrot, ‘Rainbow Mix’

A brilliant mix of Scarlet Nantes, Dragon and Yellowstone. Ideal for fresh market, home gardens and to enthrall and inspire you and the little ones into eating your veggies and the rainbow!
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Packet: 1g (~750 seeds)

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Seeds can be sown early spring (April) and into late July. Direct seeding is strongly recommended.

Note: Carrots prefer cooler ambient temperatures, deep, well-drained, light, sandy, and loamy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic (6-7) pH, and an even watering schedule (do not let the soil dry out before emergence!).  Seeds may be sown every 3 weeks through mid summer. 

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/4-1/2″

SPACING:

6-8 seeds per linear foot, thinning to 3/4-2″ between plants in rows 16-24″ apart. 

EMERGENCE:

7-21 days @ soil temp 55-75F and even watering

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Medium to high. While carrots do prefer well-prepared and fertile soil, avoid adding excess Nitrogen as it may lead to hairy and/or forked roots. Aim for a neutral to slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Acidic soils (pH below 6.0) are a no no for carrots!

Lower Nitrogen, medium phosphorus and higher potassium grow the best roots! 

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Remember that carrots prefer cooler temperatures, even water, and space. Keep em weeded!

If you find that your carrots are producing hairy forked roots, this means your soil is too heavy in Nitrogen.

Try to avoid growing carrots in a new, previously grassy area as wireworms will visit! 

Use floating row cover to deter carrot rust flies and aim for a 3 year rotation to avoid blight. 

Harvest within 3 weeks for the best roots! 

Have fun harvesting and eating these with kids!