Carrot- Atomic Red

Carrot – Atomic Red Seeds (Daucus carota)

Key Features:

• Vibrant red roots – Deep red carrots growing to 20cm.
• Strong flavor – Best enjoyed cooked for enhanced taste and color.
• Improved flavor when cooked – The deep color and flavor intensify when the carrots are cooked.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Requires full sun, with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
• Soil: Prefers loose, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
• Preparation: Thoroughly weed the area, loosen soil to a spade’s depth, and add compost or aged manure for soil enrichment.

How to Sow:

• Direct sowing is recommended – plant seeds 5mm deep and 5cm apart, with 25cm row spacing.
• Germination: Expect seeds to germinate in 14-21 days at temperatures between 10-30°C.
• Moisture: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Water deeply when the soil is dry about 5cm below the surface.
• Thinning: Thin seedlings to about 5cm apart for healthy root growth.
• Fertilization: If soil is well-prepared, fertilization is generally unnecessary. If needed, use low-nitrogen fertilizers like blood and bone.

Harvesting:

• Ready in 70 days – Harvest roots when they reach your desired size.
• Storage: Store carrots in a perforated plastic bag in the fridge. For long-term storage, consider freezing or pickling.

Sowing Season:

Carrots can be grown year-round in most climates, avoiding extreme heat or frost.

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