Thompson & Morgan Carrot Adelaide F1 Hybrid

BUYERS NOTES

Carrot Adelaide is one of the earliest maturing varieties available. Short tops with smooth skinned, cylindrical roots, filling out quickly to give a crunchy sweet flavour. Ideal for sowing early in cold frames. Be the first to pull carrots this spring! Seeds are in the RHS Vegetable Collection.

Sowing Information:

Sow January to February under cloches/frames. Sow March to August outdoors. Sow seeds thinly in well prepared, fertile soil 1-2cm (¬Ω to in) deep In broad drills. No thinning necessary for hunching carrots, otherwise thin to 2-2.5cm ( to 1in) or give slightly wider spacings if larger roots are required. Allow 15cm (6in) between each drill.

Growing Information:

Water only if necessary as excessive water may encourage leaf growth instead of roots. Earth up growing roots to prevent green crowns. Cover later sowings with fleece or fine netting to minimise carrot fly infestation. Water soil beforehand if dry to m

Aftercare Information:

Prefers well drained, moist, rich, cool conditions.

FORM & SPECIFICATION

• Range: AGM Range
• Category: Vegetable
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Longevity: Annual
• Flowering Period: -
• Harvesting Period: June, July, August, September, October, November
• No of Seeds: 400
• Measured By: Seed