carrot 'Nantese di Chioggia 2'

carrot

approx 5400 seeds £1.89 Buy
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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Hardiness: full hardy

    This is a nantese carrot from Chioggia, near Venice. It produces heartless, tender and crunchy carrots that are rich in Vitamin C. It is a very good, tasty carrot that is quite easy and reliable to grow.

  • Growing Instructions:
    Sow outside - March to July when the air temperature is above 5°C
    Sow - Thinly direct into soil in lines 1cm deep.
    Thin plants to 5-10cm apart May to August. If sown thinly in the first place, you can usually avoid the need for thinning.

    Harvest: June to October
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raised bed - extension kit

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beetroot 'Bull"s Blood'

beetroot Bulls Blood

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Giant Poly Tunnels are ideal for winter and early spring vegetables

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Micromesh insect netting

Micromesh insect netting

Micromesh insect netting

Superior protection from insects - no need for chemical insecticides.

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Raised bed

Made of recycled plastic these beds are perfect for raising a wide range of veg

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radish

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potato 'Red Duke of York'

potato - first early, Scottish basic seed potato

Good roasting potato.

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2.5 kg bag available to order from winter 2013
 

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