- Simple and fast, with 6 metres of tape, providing quick and easy, neat rows of veg.
- Fast growing cylindrical roots, for full size or 'baby' carrots with superb colour and texture.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Tape Carrot Nantes 5 Seeds
- Harvest: May to October
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors simply make a drill where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½”) deep, directly into finely prepared soil. For ease, secure one end of the tape with a large stone or cane, roll out the tape into the drill and gently pull tight to straighten. Cover tape with fine soil. Allow 30cm (1’) between rows. Keep moist. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. If necessary thin by harvesting young carrots evenly from the row, weaker plants can be carefully removed and the small roots used in salads if desired, allowing remainder to grow on. Keep well watered during dry spells as this will prevent roots from splitting. Sowing the individual tapes at three to four week intervals will ensure a continuous supply. Harvesting: Harvest alternate carrots, leaving other roots to develop. Remove soil and store in dry sand. Carrots are also ideal for deep freezing.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Hints & Tips: The removal of as many stones from the soil as possible will help to ensure a blemish-free crop of carrots.
- Pack Size: 6 m
