Vegetable

• Crops in : 65 Days (Early Summer/Autumn)
• Ideal for : Baskets, Children, Containers

Description

Root length: 3-5cm (1½-2in)

Deliciously tender, bite-sized, round carrots, with a very smooth skin. Carrot Parmex is early maturing and uniform. Ideal for containers, high density cropping or even in a windowbox. Suitable for clay soils where carrots are only dreamt of.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to June. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 15cm (6in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Thin seedlings when large enough to handle to 5cm (2in) apart to reduce risk from carrot root fly. Can also be sown under cloches in January/February tor earlier cropping.

Nutritional Information

Carrots make a healthy, nutritious addition to your daily diet. They are high in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, and rich in antioxidants.

Kitchen Notes

The bite-size carrots are excellent as party snacks, and can also be sliced thinly and fried in vegetable oil to make 'carrot crisps'!