Suttons Seeds - Carrot - Early Nantes 5

Suttons Seeds - Carrot - Early Nantes 5

• Popular carrot

Growing info:

• Sow thinly direct into finely raked, moist, warm soil at a depth of 13mm (½") in rows about 15cm (6") apart.
• Germination 15-20 days.
• Pull small carrots for salad use.
• For larger roots thin the seedlings to 38-50mm (1½-2") between plants.
• Can also be sown in February in frames or under cloches for early roots.
• Carrots grow best in a sunny position in well cultivated soil which has not recently been manured.
• To prevent Carrot Fly damage erect a barrier of horticultural fleece to surround the crop. Sowing - cropping: 12-14 weeks.

Hints & tips:

• HEALTH BENEFITS: Very high in vitamin A.
• A good choice to get kids eating veg.
  
• CULINERY TIPS: Available nutrients actually increase with cooking - as long as not over-cooked.