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All our seeds are Home Grown in the USA - Isla's Garden- Dark Atomic Red Delicious Carrots; A delicious vibrant carrot making them a wonderful addition to your home garden! Open Pollinated, Cool Season. Atomic Red carrots develop an even deeper red color and richer flavor when cooked; they are also high in lycopene. Begin gathering baby carrots when they grow big enough to eat, to allow the remaining carrots to reach a larger size. If they become difficult to pull, make sure the ground is moist.
Zones: 3-12; Easy to grow, recommend good rich soil.
6"-10" long, Ready in 75 days.
Direct sow. Full sun. Water often. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and space 1/2 inch apart. Sow 14 days prior to last frost. Seeds are great for Planting in Garden or for storing in a seed safe for emergency.
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Sowing: Prepare the soil 3 weeks before the last expected spring frost or when the soil temperature reaches 45 degrees F. These long, slender carrots appreciate deeply worked, loose soil in order to reach their full length. Build up a raised mound in the row, about 8" wide; sow the seeds on it, and cover them with 1/4" very loose soil. Keep the soil moist, but do not allow the the area above the seeds to become hard - this may prevent the seeds from germinating. Sow more seeds every 3-6 weeks for a continuous crop. For companion planting benefits, plant carrots with aromatic herbs or onions. Growing: When the seedlings reach 2" high, gently thin them to 2-4" apart, depending on desired carrot size. The farther apart they are, the bigger they will grow. Do not allow the soil to dry out. When the tops of the carrots begin to emerge from the soil, cover them with mulch to keep them tender. Harvesting: Atomic Red carrots develop an even deeper red color and richer flavor when cooked; they are also high in lycopene. Begin gathering baby carrots when grow big enough to eat, to allow the remaining carrots to reach a larger size. If they become difficult to pull, make sure the ground is moist. To store carrots for the winter, twist off the tops but do not wash them. Layer them in damp sand or sawdust. In warmer climates, leave the carrots in the garden over winter topped with a thick layer of mulch. All our seeds are Home Grown in the USA - Isla's Garden