Carrot Vegetable Seeds Garden Plant Chantenay Red Cored, Ideal for Allotments, 1 Packet Containing 1500 Seeds by Thompson and Morgan

• A popular blunt-end variety that is often chosen for early and successional sowings.
• Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored 3 - Supreme' has vibrant orange skin, colourful roots and a delicious sweet taste.
• Easy to grow for all
• 1 Seed Packet (1500 seeds).

Direct sow carrot seed outdoors, in a weed free, sunny position in fertile, light, well drained soil. Carrots dislike freshly manured soils so seed beds are best prepared in autumn, well in advance of spring sowings. Sow carrot seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (½in) in drills 30cm (12") apart. Germination will take 10 to 20 days. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 5cm (2") apart. Where space is limited, growing carrots in containers will also produce a worthwhile crop. Early maturing varieties: Early varieties of carrot seed can be sown under cloches in March, or outdoors from April to July. Maincrop varieties: Should be sown outdoors from April to June. Forcing varieties: Some varieties are suitable for forcing to produce an early crop. These can be sown under glass from November to February. Water well to encourage germination. Once germinated, carrots should be watered only when necessary to keep the soil moist as excessive water may encourage leaf growth instead of roots. During growth, the carrot roots may be earthed up to prevent green crowns developing. Cover later carrot sowings with fleece or fine netting, and remove all thinnings from the site to minimise carrot fly infestation. Early varieties may be lifted when required from 9 weeks onwards, while maincrops can be harvested from 12 weeks after their sowing date. Pull a single carrot first to assess the size of the roots. If the soil is dry, lifting carrots can be made easier by watering beforehand. Roots can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 4 months. Product Specifications: Height: up to 30cm Spread: Up to 15cm Position: Full sun Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions may vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but may vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety.