Carrots

Sow carrot seeds early in spring as soon as the ground is workable. The seed is very small and much easier to sow if mixed with sand or fine soil. Sow 1/2 inch deep in rows one foot apart. Thin while young, and again several times as they grow, ending with plants two inches apart. Carrot seeds need to be kept evenly moist as they are slow to germinate, sometimes taking several weeks. For best flavor, wait to harvest until carrots are deeply colored and fully matured.

Ingot Hybrid
Matures in 65 days
A tasty variety high in betacarotene. An early-maturing, smooth, long carrot bred for heavy, uniform yields. Deep orange cylindrical roots fill well to blunt tip.
1/4 oz.......020-10087............$2.49
1/4 lb.......020-30087................ASK

Little Finger
Matures in 65 days
Even in heavy soils expect super sweet miniatures well suited to cooking whole. The bright orange cylinder has a blunt tip and is 4 inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter.
1/4 oz.......020-10082............$1.99
1/4 lb.......020-30082................ASK

Danvers Half-Long
Leading variety for storage. Well-suited to freezing. Slender, tapered roots are 6 to 7 inches long and bright orange.
1/4 oz.......020-10084............$1.79
1 lb...........020-50084................ASK

Chantenay
Matures in 70 days
An early carrot that does well even in heavy soil, due to its firm, chunky shape. Large, crisp and tender with deep orange coloring.
1/4 oz.......020-10080............$1.79
1 lb...........020-50080................ASK

Long Orange
Matures in 86 days
This selection is used primarily for market gardens. It features long, tapered roots and deep orange coloring. Excellent quality.
1/4 oz.......020-10081............$1.79
1 lb...........020-50081................ASK