Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Atomic Red Carrot

Atomic Red Carrot

$2.95 $0.00
    Open Pollinated.
    • 75-85 days.
    • Exceptional carrot, red through and through. Tapered roots 8" by 1 1/2".
    • High lycopene content (a believed cancer preventative) which is most available when cooked. 
    • Attractive rich red color when roasted.

    Planting Directions: Direct sow in early spring to midsummer when soil temperature is between  45° to 85°.  Plant seeds 1/4” deep as sparingly as possible spacing rows 6-8” apart. Thin to at least 2” between plants. Prepare the soil in spring by working in a generous amount of well rotted compost. If compost is not available, plant in loose, rich soil that has been amended with a general garden fertilizer. Rake and smooth the soil  surface before planting. Carrots grow best when soil temperature are 60° to   70°. Add a layer of mulch around the plants to help keep soil cool. For highest yields sow carrots in a bed and thin 2-3” apart.