Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Carrot
Variety Name: Thumbelina
Year: 1992
Common Name: Carrot
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Petoseed/Seminis Vegetable Seeds
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright fronds
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Orange
Fruit Shape: Globe, sphere shaped
Fruit Size: 3/4-1 inch
Fruit Flavor Description: Earthy sweet, crisp and crunchy
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 1
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 2 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 55-77
Days To Harvest (Transplant): Not recommended
Plant Spread: 20-30 seeds per foot, thin to 2 inches apart
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Crack
HOW TO GROW
Sow seeds at same time as other carrots. Plant 20-30 seeds per foot and thin to 2″ apart. Wider spacing results in larger carrots. Very little digging required when carrots are mature. Performs well even in heavy clay soils. Enjoy fresh (no peeling needed), steamed, baked or roasted.
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