Carrot 'Rainbow Mix' - Organic SeedsDaucus carota

Sow thinly from mid March until the end of May direct into well prepared, warm, weed free soil at a depth of 13mm ( 1?2") (Germination 14-21 days). Thin by degrees to a final spacing of 7.5cm (3") between plants and 30-45cm (12-18") between rows. Use the thinning for salad carrots. Carrots grow best in a sunny position in well cultivated soil which has not recently been manured.

Sowing ? Cropping - 17-20 weeks.

Mix contains: F1 Creampak - 20%, F1 Gold Nugget - 20%, Nantes 2 - 20%, F1 Purple Sun - 20%, Samurai Red - 20%

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Water well to encourage germination. Once germinated, carrots should be watered only when necessary to keep the soil moist as excessive water may encourage leaf growth instead of roots. During growth, the carrot roots may be earthed up to prevent green crowns developing.

Cover later carrot sowings with fleece or fine netting, and remove all thinnings from the site to minimise carrot fly infestation. Early varieties may be lifted when required from 9 weeks onwards, while maincrops can be harvested from 12 weeks after their sowing date. Pull a single carrot first to assess the size of the roots. If the soil is dry, lifting carrots can be made easier by watering beforehand. Roots can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 4 months.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

• Red - £9.99.
• Purple - £2.99.

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