Japanische Rote Kintoki (Ninjin)

Season Overview

Description

A popular red and very old carrot variety in Asian countries. Pointed and about 25 cm long. Contains abundant leucopin. Especially suitable for eating raw, but also for roasting. Storage carrot.

Growing tips

Sowing time: From January can be sown in cold frames and from March in the open field. Germination in 14-40 days (usually 3-4weeks) at 10-18°C (from 3°C). Carrots are medium feeders and do not tolerate fresh manure. Use only mature compost for fertilizing. Carrots want to be kept moist during the germination period and often need supplemental irrigation during the hot summer months on sandy soils. Weeding is essential when young, as the tender plantlets are quickly overgrown by weeds. For good results, the soil should be regularly loosened. Especially after heavy rain, when it tends to silt.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

3-5 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

1-2.5 cm