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Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
On Dec 12, 2004, rebecca101 from Madison, WI (Zone 5a) wrote:
I've grown this one two seasons and will grow it again. It's got a nice shape for cooking & stir-frys -- wide shoulders tapering to a blunt end. It's been easy to grow in my somewhat heavy soil. Color is an intense reddish orange. The flavor is not a one-dimensional sugar sweet like in some other carrots, but a deep, complex, hearty sweetness.
On Sep 2, 2002, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:
My first season growing this variety was very good: very wide, stubby, flavorful carrots, very good in carrot cake and in soups and stews. Definitely plan to grow this one again.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Capistrano Beach, California San Marcos, California Carrollton, Georgia Albuquerque, New Mexico Madison, Wisconsin
2 members have or want this plant for trade.
