| 'Amsdor' is a hybrid baby carrot, generally ready for harvest 70 days after sowing. This cross between 'Amsterdam Forcing' and the Nantes types is cylindrical with leafy tops and 3 inch roots. It grows easily in a variety of cultural situations. Loose, well-drained soil, free from clods and stones are a must for carrots. If your soil is less than ideal, plant only short rooted varieties. A hardy biennial grown as an annual, carrot tops are a rosette of fern-like foliage growing from a swollen tap root. A cool weather crop that is easily grown with few disease or pest problem, they should be planted in early spring with successive crops being planted every 2 to 3 weeks until early summer for a continuous crop. Start 2 to 3 week after the last average frost date. They may be cold tolerant, but seeds take forever to germinate in raw weather. Carrots should be planted in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Prior to planting, work a low nitrogen fertilizer such as 5-10-10 into the soil. Make sure soil is loose and rock free. Sow in rows 2 feet apart, covering seeds with only 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of soil. Summer plantings may be covered with a little more soil. Thin to 4 inches apart. Fertilize once during midseason and keep well water until plants approach maturity. Too much water at this stage will cause the roots to crack. |
