carrot 'Mr James Scarlet intermediate'
carrot or Daucus carota 'Mr James Scarlet'
Easy to grow with long, tapering roots, 'Mr James Scarlet Intermediate' is an excellent, broadly tapering carrot rich in Vitamin A and...
approx 1000 seeds
£2.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Easy to grow with long, tapering roots, 'Mr James Scarlet Intermediate' is an excellent, broadly tapering carrot rich in Vitamin A and antioxidants. Thriving in sandy soils, the deep orange roots store well and are of excellent flavour.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Growing instructions:
Sow sparingly direct into shallow drills or over the surface of compost in containers, and cover lightly with soil. Protect early and late sowings with cloches or bring under cover. Thin seedlings gradually until they are 5cm apart, working in the evening when there are fewer carrot flies around. Harvest once roots reach 4-5cm diameter. Erect a 60cm-high screen of horticultural fleece around your veg beds to keep off carrot fly.
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