carrot 'Amsterdam Forcing'
carrot
- Position: full sun
- Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil
The fastest of all carrot varieties to mature, this is a highly popular variety and one of the best choices for early and late sowings. Grown under glass in a cold frame or greenhouse it can be 'forced' for super-early crops. Pull young to enjoy their tender, sweet flavour at its best. - Growing Instructions:Sow sparingly direct into shallow drills and cover lightly with soil. Cover early and late sowings with cloches. Thin seedlings carefully to 2cm apart, watering beforehand to avoid disturbing nearby roots, and working in the evening when carrot fly are less numerous. To further avoid carrot fly attacks, grow crops under horticultural fleece. The thinnings can be eaten raw, sprinkled on salads as a tender, delicately-flavoured garnish.
- Sow: March to May
- Harvest: June to August
- Approximate quantity: 1000 seeds.
kohl rabi 'Purple Delicacy'
kohl rabi
A tasty alternative to the turnip
radish 'French Breakfast 3'
radish
Reliable, trouble-free and great quality
parsnip 'Gladiator'
parsnip
A top-quality parsnip, reliable and trouble-free
Giant easy polytunnel cloche
Giant easy polytunnel cloche
Giant Poly Tunnels are ideal for winter and early spring vegetables
Kitchen garden cloche
Kitchen garden cloche
A sturdy, high quality, long lasting and stylish growing cover.
Micromesh insect netting
Micromesh insect netting
Superior protection from insects - no need for chemical insecticides.
Timber grow bed
Timber grow bed
Grow your own fresh vegetables.
Jerusalem artichoke Fuseau
Jerusalem artichoke bulbs
Great alternative to potatoes
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