Seeds - Carrot, Dolciva OG (HM)

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Description: Dolciva has excellent storage qualities, particularly with respect to maintaining sugar levels over time. The roots are slightly tapered and uniform. A very high-quality home or market garden carrot. 

Carrots are high in vitamin A and are among vegetables with the highest sugar content.

Pack Size: 250 seeds

Latin Name: Daucus carota
Main Uses: Culinary

Days to Maturity: 105 days
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 15 cm roots (6 inches)
Certified Organic: USDA Certified Organic

Germination: 14 - 21 days (or longer in cooler soil). Light and daily watering will improve germination.
Sowing: Direct seed once the soil can be worked (12° - 21°C). Carrots do not do well seeded indoors or in starter trays.
Planting Depth: 1/4”.
Spacing: Sow seeds 1/2” apart in rows 12" apart. Thin to 2” when tops are 2” tall.

Growing in Containers: Well-suited for large raised beds, but not smaller containers.

Growing in Mixed Planters: Not well-suited for mixed planters.

Fertilizing (Containers): Plant in a composty, well-draining potting mix. Add up to 25% Sea Soil to the potting mix.

Watering (Containers): Water deeply as required.

Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required.

Watering (Garden): Water new transplants regularly to establish roots. Once established, water deeply as required.

Companion Planting: Dill and Cilantro are said to be harmful to carrots because of a substance that is excreted through their roots.

Harvesting: Harvest just after a frost for best flavour.

Suitability for Indoors: Carrots are a specialized project for indoor growing.

What about Grow Lights? Grow lights are required to grow this crop indoors.

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