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Carrot Oxheart Seeds
Vegetable Seeds from Sow Seeds
Carrot Oxheart (Daucus carota), is a delightful addition to your garden and kitchen. Known by its Latin name, this unique carrot variety boasts a distinct shape and exceptional flavour that will elevate your culinary creations.
The Carrot Oxheart features a broad, heart-shaped root that sets it apart from traditional carrot varieties. Its unique shape makes it ideal for slicing into uniform rounds or julienne strips, adding visual appeal to your dishes. Whether used in soups, stews, stir-fries, or enjoyed raw in salads, the Oxheart carrot brings a sweet and earthy flavour that is sure to please your palate.
Beyond its charming appearance and delicious taste, the Carrot Oxheart also offers valuable nutritional benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre, it contributes to a healthy and balanced diet.
Cultivate the exceptional Carrot Oxheart in your garden and enjoy the abundance of flavourful roots. Elevate your culinary creations with their unique shape, delectable flavour, and nutritional value. Embrace the versatility and culinary pleasure of this remarkable carrot variety in your kitchen.
Sow seed thinly to reduce the need for thinning as carrot-fly are attracted by the sweet smell. It is considered good companion planting to sow rows of carrots in between rows of onions as the smell of the onions puts off the carrot-fly - a lot of onions are required though but worth a try.
Pack Information
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When to Sow Carrot Oxheart Vegetable Seeds
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Indoor Sowing Information
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Deep, fertile sandy soil free from stones is ideal. Avoid ground that has been manured in the last year as it can cause forking. A sunny spot is perfect.
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January to August.
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Sow seed thinly in polytunnel or greenhouse, directly into a drill 1.5cm deep in rows 15cm apart. Lightly cover the seed with fine soil and water with a fine hose. Seedlings should appear at about 17 days. If you do need to thin do it at night when the carrot-fly is not around and aim for a carrot every 5-7.5cm.
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Water at night and keep watered in dry periods. Try not to weed during the day as it may attract carrot-fly.
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| Harvest: | May to October. Lift all remaining roots by October, remove soil from the roots and store in dry sand but do not allow the carrots to touch each other as it can cause rotting. |
Outdoor Sowing Information
| Site: |
Deep, fertile sandy soil free from stones is ideal. Avoid ground that has been manured in the last year as it can cause forking. A sunny spot is perfect.
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February to June.
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| How to Sow: |
Sow seed very thinly, directly into a drill 1.5cm deep in rows 15cm apart. Lightly cover the seed with fine soil and water carefully with a fine hose. (A cloche can be used to help warm up the soil in early spring as seed can't germinate below 10C.) Seedlings should appear at about 17 days. If you do need to thin do it at night when the carrot-fly is not around and aim for a carrot every 5 - 7.5cm. Can also sow in long pots and harvest as baby carrots.
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Water at night and keep watered in dry periods. Try not to weed during the day as it may attract carrot-fly.
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| Harvest: | June to October. Lift all remaining roots by October, remove soil from the roots and store in dry sand but do not allow the carrots to touch each other as it can cause rotting. |
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