Carrot Autumn King II is a late maturing maincrop variety. It has excellent storage ability. The smooth tapered roots make it popular with the commercial growers.

SOW:  May-July

HARVEST:  August-October

Companion Plants: Sow next to Onion White Lisbon which is effective at deterring carrot fly.

WHERE TO SOW:

Dig narrow drills 1cm deep and 12cm apart with rows 30cm apart.  Shake some seed into your palm and drop a small pinch into a each drill. Seedlings appear about 15 days later.

Latin name: Daucus carota

History: The modern carrot arose thanks to French horticulturalist Vilmorin-Andrieux at the end of the 19th century. Working with the common wildflower Queen Anne’s lace. Carrots (like their wildflower predecessor) are biennials that produce seed in the second year.

1 Pack Contains 2000 Seeds