Carrot Maestro F1 Seeds
Carrot fly resistant!
A reliable and excellent quality Nantes type with excellent pest and disease resistance (including Carrot Root Fly). Award of Garden Merit. This variety has been trialled, tested and recommended by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany.
Price:
£1.95
Code:
433978
Units: Average Seeds 660
Culture: For early crops sow Amsterdam Forcing or Rocket in frames or under cloches February-March. Start outdoor sowings from early March choosing a warm and well-drained position. For maincrop, sow April-July. Sow into a fine tilth of crumbly earth. Sow seed 1.8cm (¾") deep in drills 23-30cm (9-12") apart. Thin seedlings when the first rough leaves appear, repeating as necessary until plants are 5-7.5cm (2-3") apart. Row 6m (20') or more. Sow thinly to minimise thinning (which can attract Carrot Root Fly).
Sowing Time: February-March
Hints: The carrot is a storage organ and hence shop bought produce can be high in pesticide residues - so a good reason to grow your own. HEALTH BENEFITS: Very high in vitamin A (For growth, healthy hair, skin, bones, teeth and eyes as well as resistance to respiratory infections). COOKING HINTS: Unlike many vegetables, the availability of nutrients is actually increased with cooking - as long as not overdone.
