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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Oxheart Carrot

Oxheart Carrot

$2.65 $0.00

Open pollinated. Heirloom

  • 90 days. 
  • Our old time favorite is back!  Heart shaped, blunt roots allow this tasty carrot to grow in all soil types even heavy clay soils.
  • Carrot is 5-6” long and 3-4” wide.
  •  Developed in France in the late 1880’s. Crisp, sweet and mild even at its largest size of 1 lb.
  • Best carrot for juicing. Stores well.

 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.