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Carrot
- A Description of Carrots
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History: Wild purple, white, yellow and red carrots originated in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. By the 14th C., they had made their way to the gardens of Europe and the Dutch introduced them to Britain in the 15th C. In the 17th C., the current orange form was developed. Cultivation: Easy to grow. Surface sow seed on well-drained and well-worked garden soil in spring and tamp down. Sandy soil and peat-types are best. Thinning the seedlings to 2 - 3" apart is the key to a good carrot crop. It's tedious work but worth it. Companions: bush beans encourage growth; chives and leeks enhance flavour; parsley and sage deter carrot flies.
- Belgium White Carrot - Lunar
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Rare; Certified Organic
Carrots used to be an array of colours until the 17th C. when they became standardized to the colour orange. However, in the areas of Afghanistan, the former Soviet Republic, Iran and India they have saved the older, differently coloured varieties. White carrots tended to be grown as fodder for farm animals, yet they are tender and tasty enough for the dinner table. This variety originated in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. Roots reach 6-8", are pure white with green shoulders and very sweet. It is believed to be the same as the "Belgian White" mentioned by Peter Henderson, a market grower, in 1886.
- Pkt - 350 seeds: 3.00
- Trade Pack - 1050 seeds: 6.00
- 1/4 oz (approx 3700 seeds): 12.00
- 1/2 oz: 18.00
- 1 oz: 25.00
- 2 oz: 45.00
- Chantenay Red Cored Carrot
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Certified Organic
SORRY, SOLD OUT. (60 - 74 days) From 1829. Delicious, large carrots are 5-7" long with wide shoulders and are red-orange in colour. Crisp and sweet, they are good for growing in heavy soils and sweeten even more in storage. Approx. 15,000 seeds/oz.
Sold Out- Pkt - 500 seeds: 3.00
- Trade Pack - 1500 seeds: 6.00
- 1/4 oz: 7.50
- 1/2 oz: 9.00
- Coloured Carrot Mix
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The Cottage Gardener's; Certified Organic
We've created this special mix of our purple, white, yellow and red carrots so you can sample them all. A great way to get kids interested in gardening!
- Cosmic Purple Coloured Carrot
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Certified Organic
70 days. A purple carrot with an orange interior and a sweet taste. The 7" roots are smooth and straight. Purple colour diffuses when cooked.
- Danvers 126 Carrot
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Certified Organic
(73 days) The original Danvers Half-Long was introduced in the late 19th C and was renowned for its ability to grow in heavy soils and for being a great all-around carrot that was resistant to cracks and splits. In 1947, the Danvers 126 was developed as an improved strain with better interior colour, smoother skin and a better yield. This variety is stocky (7-8" long) with rugged tops that make harvesting much easier (no more carrots broken off in the ground!). It's an excellent carrot for storage, freezing, canning and juice and has high disease-resistance. Approx. 15,000 seeds/oz.
- Danvers Half-Long Carrot
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Certified Organic
75 days. Developed by market growers in Massachusetts and introduced by Burpee Seeds in 1886, this carrot was renowned for its ability to grow in heavy or shallow soils. Resistant to cracks and splits, the tender, sweet, bright orange roots grow to just 6 - 8" long and are excellent storage carrots.
- Dragon Carrot
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Rare; Sustainably Grown
SORRY, SOLD OUT.(90 days) Long ago, carrots came in a variety of colours, including purple, but over the years have become almost universally standardized to orange. This one, originally from China and refined by Dr. John Navazio, has a beautiful reddish-purple exterior, purple-hued tops and yellowish-orange interior. Sweet, almost spicy taste. Purple carrots from 2000 BC were found in Egyptian temple drawings.
Sold Out- Pkt - 350 seeds: 3.00
- Trade Pack - 1000 seeds: 6.00
- 1/4 oz (approx 3700 seeds): 12.00
- 1/2 oz: 18.00
