Eden Seeds Carrot (All Seasons) Seeds

Carrot

Daucus carota

Very nutritious vegetable originating from central Asia. Richest vegetable in vitamin A. Used by ancient Greek physicians as stomach tonic, known in Roman times and widely used as a vegetable by 13th century. Sunny spot. Good in all soils, likes well drained friable soil, fertilized for previous crop. Thin to 20-50mm and use thinnings as baby carrots. Sow seed direct, keeping seeds moist, can cover with hessian or similar till germination which is usually about 5-6 days, then uncover to let light in. Rotate crops to prevent disease build-up. Cleaned carrots store well in cool conditions. Sow spring, summer and autumn, best not sown in heavy frost. 

Main Queensland variety, also popular in NSW. Virus resistant, roots 20cm. 65-80 days

Approx 1100 Seeds

Eden Seeds are the old traditional, open pollinated, non-hybrid varieties and have no chemical treatment, and no genetic engineering.  In some cases they are organically grown however they are not certified organic.