Atomic Red

Season Overview

Description

Carrot Atomic Red has a bright red color, large 15-25 cm long, firm roots with an aromatic sweet taste, rich in vitamins and mineral salts. Thrive well in cooler weather. Turn an even deeper red when boiled, fried or baked. Very productive. Keep well, even throughout the winter, if wrapped in sand.

Growing tips

Maturation time: 65-70 days. Germination temperature 8-14°C. Germination period 1-3 weeks. Sowing possible from February in cold frame, until August in open field. Sow very thinly, this saves thinning later. It is best to mix the seed with a handful of sand and scatter it in rows. Always keep well moist. Carrots like sandy, well-drained soil. Do not fertilize too much, otherwise the carrots will develop a lot of small hair roots.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

6 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

2 cm