carrot 'Mr James Scarlet intermediate'
carrot or Daucus carota 'Mr James Scarlet'
Easy to grow with long, tapering roots, 'Mr James Scarlet Intermediate' is an excellent, broadly tapering carrot rich in Vitamin A and antioxidants. Thriving in sandy soils, the deep orange roots store well and are of excellent flavour.
Growing instructions:
Sow sparingly direct into shallow drills or over the surface of compost in containers, and cover lightly with soil. Protect early and late sowings with cloches or bring under cover. Thin seedlings gradually until they are 5cm apart, working in the evening when there are fewer carrot flies around. Harvest once roots reach 4-5cm diameter. Erect a 60cm-high screen of horticultural fleece around your veg beds to keep off carrot fly.
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.05m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
approx 1000 seeds
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