Carrots - Atomic Red
Approx 250 seeds per packet
A reddish-orange hue, the Atomic Red Carrot grows up to 20cm in length and adds some variety to your carrot dishes without pushing the boundaries too far. Sweet and delicious, great eaten raw, but cooks up just as well.
When to plant:
Cool Climate: Sep to Mar
Temperate Climate: Aug to May
Arid Climate: All Year
Sub Tropical: Feb to Nov
Tropical: Feb to Nov
Planting Info:
Germination Temperature: 10°C to 30°C
Plant Spacing: 5cm
Plant Height: 20cm
Position: Full sun
Seed depth: 4mm
Germination time: 10 to 20 days
Maturity Time: 70 to 120 days
Growing Tips:
So directly in final veggie patch location to avoid disturbing roots as they grow. Be sure to keep seeds moist to help germintaion, covering with a layer of mulch until they germinte can help, then pulling back the mulch to help the shoots grow.