Vegetable

• Crops in : Summer-Autumn
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Experience a flavour sensation with this extra sweet carrot, which also contains high levels of beta carotene. Long, 25cm (10 inch) roots of exceptional quality, so sweet you can just lift the roots, wash and serve in chunks in salads.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to June, at 4 week intervals. Sow seed thinly, 1cm (½ inch) deep in drills 30cm (12 inches) apart.

Aftercare

Keep well watered for best quality roots. Later sowings can be lifted and stored.

Nutritional Information

Carrots make a healthy, nutritious addition to your daily diet. They are high in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, and rich in antioxidants.

Kitchen Notes

Chunks of the sweet flesh are delicious in salads or used as dippers with cream cheese.