Thompson & Morgan Organic Carrot Nantes 2 1000 Seeds Packet

Bring a burst of vibrant orange and sweet crunch to your garden with Thompson & Morgan Organic Carrot Nantes 2 1000 Seeds Packet, perfect for early sowing and rewarding you with medium-length roots and a deliciously sweet taste. You'll love how easy it is to grow this hardy variety, whether in open ground or containers, and companion planting with spring onions or mint helps keep carrot root fly at bay. Carrots can be harvested from nine weeks, store well for up to four months and their rich colour and texture make every meal a treat. How to grow: Sow carrot seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (½in) in drills 30cm (12") apart. Germination will take 10 to 20 days. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 5cm (2") apart. Where space is limited, growing carrots in containers will also produce a worthwhile crop. Water well to encourage germination. Once germinated, carrots should be watered only when necessary to keep the soil moist as excessive water may encourage leaf growth instead of roots. During growth, the carrot roots may be earthed up to prevent green crowns developing. Cover later carrot sowings with fleece or fine netting, and remove all thinnings from the site to minimise carrot fly infestation. Early varieties may be lifted when required from nine weeks onwards, while maincrops can be harvested from 12 weeks after their sowing date. Pull a single carrot first to assess the size of the roots. If the soil is dry, lifting carrots can be made easier by watering beforehand. Roots can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to four months.