New & Exclusive 2008

Stunning, creamy skinned, tapering roots with creamy, juicy sweet flesh. Delicious raw and full of nutrients and vitamins, but also very tasty as a cooked vegetable. Just lift and wash under the tap, no need to peel. Prefers well-drained, moist, rich, cool conditions. Contains vitamins C, E, K and folate as well as lutein, an antioxidant targeted to the eyes.

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

Thin seedlings to 5cm (2in) apart when large enough to handle, to reduce risk of carrot root fly attack.

Grow Spring Onion White Lisbon next to carrots as the smell helps deter Carrot Fly.

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

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