Seeds - Carrot, Yellowstone OG (HM)

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Description: Something new for the lunch box! Sunflower-yellow carrots are long and slender averaging 9” at maturity with strong, feathery tops. Yellowstone is extremely productive and adaptable to many growing conditions. Beautiful when mixed with other speciality varieties for a colourful display. Pick early for a tender, mild-flavoured treat.

Pack Size: 250 seeds

Latin Name: Daucus carota
Main Uses: Culinary

Days to Maturity: 70 days
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 22 cm roots (9 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 the 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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