Ferry-Morse Carrot Seeds - Long Imperator Organic
- Safe for bees
- Grows best in full sun
- 8-12 days to germination
- 72-77 days to maturity
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Long Imperator Carrot has large, straight, smooth roots that grow to about eight inches long when fully mature. These organic carrot seeds are An All-America Selections winner! Long Imperator Carrot's flesh is firm and it's flavor is excellent. It's perfect in fresh salads! Enjoy the crunchy texture and vibrant taste. It's vitamin A content is an excellent addition to any balanced diet.
Growing Information- Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
- Grows Best In: Full Sun
- Days to Germination: 8-12 Days
- Days to Maturity: 72-77 Days
- Best Container Size: 12"+
- Growing Height: 3-36"
- Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)
- Characteristics: Attracts Bees and Butterflies
- Botanical Name: Daucus Carota
- Flavor: Tender and crisp with great carrot flavor
- Preparation Ideas: This carrots go great in salads
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Pelleted Seed Count: 300-400
- Fill Weight: 0.75 gram
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growth Type: Root
- Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
- Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall
In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 4 Long Imperator Carrots seeds per inch in the row. Cover the seeds firmly with soil. When the plants are 2" tall, thin to 3" apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
- Planting Depth: 0.25"-0.5"
- Seed Spacing: Plant Long Imperator Carrots seeds roughly 3" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 15" apart
Too much water can cause carrots to crack! They should be kept weeded (a clean mulch can reduce this job). Also, lightly place soil over exposed roots to prevent cracking.
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