Eventual height & spread
carrot 'Mr James Scarlet intermediate'
carrot or Daucus carota 'Mr James Scarlet'
- approx 1000 seeds
- £2.99
- available to order from late spring
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- Seed Packets (only) £2.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well drained and light
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: hardy annual
Easy to grow with long, tapering roots, 'Mr James Scarlet Intermediate' is an excellent, broadly tapering carrot rich in Vitamin A and antioxidants. Thriving in sandy soils, the deep orange roots store well and are of excellent flavour. - Growing instructions: Sow sparingly direct into shallow drills or over the surface of compost in containers, and cover lightly with soil. Protect early and late sowings with cloches or bring under cover. Thin seedlings gradually until they are 5cm apart, working in the evening when there are fewer carrot flies around. Harvest once roots reach 4-5cm diameter. Erect a 60cm-high screen of horticultural fleece around your veg beds to keep off carrot fly.
- Sow: March to May
- Harvest: June to September
