CARROT-SOLAR YELLOW
CARROT-SOLAR YELLOW
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Daucus carota
CARROT-SOLAR YELLOW originates from the Middle East as early as the 14th century. Sweet crispy juicy roots are said to be sweeter than orange roots and grow 18 to 20 cm (about 7.87) long and darken with cooking.
Prepare soil 30 cm (about 11.81 in) or deeper so it is loose, friable, and free of roots, rocks, or debris that will distort their shape from growing straight. Heap up rows to sow several seeds 1cm (about 0.39 in) apart into a small trench drawn into the top of the heap. Cover lightly and firm down gently then water carefully so as not to dislodge the tiny seeds. Their long growing season means you need to plant them 2-4 weeks before the last frost date, or 90 days (about 3 months) before the first frost to harvest a crop in Spring before it gets too hot in Summer.
Constant moisture is extremely important during the germination period. Thin out the weedy and week seedlings roughly 4-10 cm apart when the green tops reach 2 cm in height. This is crucial to ensure the strongest carrots survive as they don’t like being overcrowded. Once thinned, add low nitrogen mulch (no grass clippings) and high phosphorus (e.g., Blood and bone) around the base of the leafy top. This will reduce weed growth and retain moisture. Cover the exposed crowns as needed until ready for harvest in 60 to 80 days (about 2 and a half months)
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches)
Season of Interest
Spring to Autumn
Temperature Range
16 - 24 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Bienial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
pH
6.0 - 6.8
Soil Temperature
16 - 20 °C (60 - 68 °F)
Seed Preparation
No pre-treatment required
Sowing Depth
0.6 cm (0.25 inches)
Plant Spacing
5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 inches)
Row spacing
30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 inches)
Watering
Regular watering, avoid waterlogged soil.
Germination Time (Days)
10 - 20 days
Harvest Time (Days)
65 - 75 days
Good Companion Plants
Onions, Leeks, Tomatoes, and Lettuce.
Bad Companion Plants
Fennel and Dill.
Pests
Carrot Rust Fly,Aphids,Cutworms,Root-Knot Nematodes,Wireworms,Slugs and Snails
Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Blight,Powdery Mildew,Damping-Off,Root-Knot Nematodes,Bacterial Soft Rot,Sclerotinia Rot (White Mold)
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