These heirloom sweet carrots are nearly coreless; with orange-scarlet roots 6-7 inches long and about 1 inch thick the entire length. This variety produces excellent quality, delicious tender carrots. Save room for this delicious carrot; it's particularly wonderful in salads. A favorite of home gardeners. Also known as touchon carrot. 65 days.

Packet size = 2.5 grams

CARROTS

WHEN TO PLANT: Spring and fall planting

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1/4-1/2" deep, cover with fine soil.

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 2" apart

DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 12" apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 2-3"apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: light, deeply tilled soil.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: If caliche (hard rock like formation) is a problem, grow half-long varieties in raised beds. Rocky soil produces gnarled carrots. Plant August 15 to March 15.