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Vegetable Seeds Carrot 1

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Carrot Autumn King (Award of Garden Merit)

Discover the excellence of Carrot Seeds "Autumn King," an RHS Award of Garden Merit winner and a widely grown main crop variety. Known for producing heavy yields with long, thick roots, "Autumn King" offers exceptional colour and flavour. This hardy variety can be left in the ground through most winters and pulled as needed, making it perfect for long-term storage and continuous harvest.
Handy Tip: Never grow carrots on ground that has recently had manure spread, as the roots will fork in search of goodness.

Carrot Chantenay Red Cored 3

Introducing Carrot Seeds "Chantenay Red Cored," an immensely popular variety highly recommended as an early main crop. This stump-rooted carrot boasts a deep orange colour, smooth skin, and solid, thick, delicious flesh with a small core. Classed as a second early variety, "Chantenay Red Cored" is perfect for gardeners seeking high-quality, tasty carrots that mature quickly.
Handy Tip: A good variety for an early exhibition use, Try making holes with a bar, filling with compost and sowing seed for the large specimen carrots. Try not to grow on freshly manured grounds as this can produce forking of roots.

Carrot Early Nantes 2

Introducing Carrot Seeds "Early Nantes 2," the favourite choice for successional sowing. This immensely popular variety features blunt-ended cylindrical roots with a very small core, producing vibrant orange carrots with superb flavour and beautiful colour. Perfect for gardeners, "Early Nantes" is highly recommended for its excellent taste and visual appeal. It is also the ideal variety for growing in troughs or planters if space is limited.
Handy Tip: Early sowings can be made in a cold frame or under cloches. In mild areas, sow in October under cloches or a frame for really early spring use.

Carrot Flakkee (Flak)

Introducing Carrot Seeds "Flakkee," an easy-to-grow main crop variety known for producing large, thick roots with excellent colour and flavour. Ideal for successional planting, "Flakkee" ensures a continuous crop throughout the season. Thriving even in poor soils, this variety will amaze you with its robust growth and bountiful harvest when given proper care. Carrots are one of the least demanding crops and are probably the most widely grown vegetable in British gardens and allotments.
Handy Tip: Never grow carrots on ground that has recently had manure spread, as the roots will fork in search of the goodness.

Carrot Attilio F1

Introducing Carrot Seeds "Attilio F1," an ideal replacement for Trevor F1. This Nantes-type carrot boasts a sweet and succulent taste, with excellent colour and texture. Perfect for summer salads and winter casseroles, "Attilio F1" offers versatility in the kitchen. This variety is particularly noted for its high tolerance to cavity spot and its impressive resistance to breaking and silvering, ensuring a robust and reliable crop.
Handy Tip: Never grow carrots on ground that has recently had manure spread as he roots will fork in search of goodness.

***Please refer to the individual packets for specific sowing and harvesting instructions, as they may differ from the chart below.***

Key Features
Exceptional Taste: Each variety boasts a delicious flavour, making them a favourite among gardeners.
High Yield: Enjoy a bountiful harvest with our premium carrot seeds.
Vibrant Colour: Our carrots feature a bright orange hue that enhances any dish.
Versatile Use: Perfect for a range of culinary applications, from fresh salads to hearty casseroles.
Adaptable Growth: These varieties thrive in various growing conditions, including limited spaces like troughs or planters.

Growing chart

Sow Outdoors

Harvest

Sow Outdoors

Harvest

Technical specifications

Approx. Seed count	Autumn King / Chantenay Red Cored / Early Nantes 2 - 2000 seeds
	Flakke - 700 seeds / Attilio F1 - 400 seeds
When to Sow	April to July
Where to Sow	Sow thinly directly into the growing site. If possible, sow carefully to avoid the need for thinning.
What to do Next	Carrot fly is attracted by the smell during thinning, so if thinning is necessary, it should be done in the evening. Before thinning, water the area and remove all debris. Do not transplant the seedlings. Young carrots can be pulled alternately to 'thin as you eat.'
Maturity	June to November