Carrot, Nantes ~ Eden Seed Packet
Main Queensland variety, also popular in NSW. Virus resistant, roots 20cm. 65-80 days.
Very nutritious vegetable originating from central Asia. Richest vegetable in vitamin A. Used by ancient Greek physicians as stomach tonic, known in Roman times and widely used as a vegetable by 13th century. Sunny spot. Good in all soils, likes well drained friable soil, fertilized for previous crop. Thin to 20-50mm and use thinnings as baby carrots. Sow seed direct, keeping seeds moist, can cover with hessian or similar till germination which is usually about 5-6 days, then uncover to let light in. Rotate crops to prevent disease build-up. Cleaned carrots store well in cool conditions. Sow spring, summer and autumn, best not sown in heavy frost.
600-900 seeds per gramTropics: | Feb-Nov |
Subtropic: | Feb-Nov |
Mild: | Sep-May |
Cold/Frost: | Sep-Feb |
Seed Sowing | |
Plant space cm: | 2-5 |
Row space cm: | 25-30 |
Depth cm: | .5-1 |
Best soil temp: | 10-30 °C |
Other Info | |
Number of seeds per gram: | 600-900 |
Rate per hectare: | 3-4.5kg |
Average days to maturity: | 65-90 |
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