Carrot : Autumn King 2
Vegetable
- Cropping: 70 Days (Late Summer/Autumn)
- Ideal for: Children
Description
Approximate root length: 30cms (12 inches).
An excellent maincrop variety with long, large, high quality conical roots with a fine, even internal colour.
Highly recommended for eating fresh or for winter storage.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | spring to mid summer. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1cm (½in) deep, spaced 30cm (12in) apart. |
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Carrots prefer a deep rich, well drained soil which does not contain fresh manure or compost.
Sow in drills.
Growing Instructions
As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, start thinning them out so that they are finally 10cm (4in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
The last thinnings will provide tender roots just large enough to be used.
Harvest autumn and winter.
