Carrot
– Baby Amsterdam
Baby
Amsterdam is an heirloom carrot variety that grows up to 13cm in length
and can be picked when immature. They are juicy and crisp and are a
variety suitable for freezing.
Sow direct between 3-6mm deep;
Plant spacing at 5-8cm and 20-30cm between rows; Germination period approx. 3
weeks; Soil temperatures between 8˚C and 30˚C; Harvest time approx. 10
weeks.
Carrot seed is very small and easier to sow when mixed with
sand. Seeds need constant moisture to germinate. In hotter areas, water newly sowed
seeds and cover with boards to maintain moisture and cooler soil temperatures.
Check weekly for new shoots. Beware, after germination early seedlings look
like grass. Carrots need deep, well-watered soil, high in organic matter. Heavy
clay or stony soil can create forked and twisted carrots.
Seed quantity - 250