Vegetable

• Crops in : August onwards

Description

Slender, tapering, red skinned roots up to 28cm (11in) in length, have a sweet pinkish flesh that holds its colour when steamed. Ideal for brightening any dinner plate, or used raw as a colourful addition to a salad.

Sowing Instructions

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

Aftercare

Lift and store unblemished roots in late Autumn.

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.