
Lake Valley, Carrot, Royal Chantenay
- Seed Depth: 1/4³ (6mm)
- Plant Space: 3³ (8cm)
- Row Space: 12³ (30cm)
- Sprouts In: 7-21 days
- Sow outdoors in very early spring in full sun and loose, evenly moist soil with plenty of organic matter. Before planting, loosen the soil to a depth of 8³ to help the roots grow straight. Be patient! Carrots can be slow to germinate.
- Loosen the soil with a garden fork before harvesting. Cut off the green tops 1/4-1/2³ from the top of the carrot, and rinse and dry the root before storage.
Lake Valley- Carrot, Royal Chantenay
Thick, tapered 6-7? roots are perfect for heavy soil. You can grow two or three crops of this carrot in a normal season and over-winter the last one right in the ground with a light mulch. Sweet and delicious.