carrot 'Sweet Candle' F1
carrot or Daucus carota 'Sweet Candle' F1
Highly regarded for its uniform shape and smooth skin, this is a top choice for gardeners wanting quality roots with excellent taste. It produces blunt-ended, cylindrical carrots with bright orange flesh and barely any core. The flavour is consistently sweet, making it ideal for both cooking and eating fresh.
Carrot 'Sweet Candle' F1 performs well in fertile, stone-free soil and is known for its reliability and high yield. It's particularly popular for late summer and autumn harvests, with sowings made from March to July. This F1 hybrid is also a favourite among exhibitors thanks to its neat shape and consistency.
Suitable for allotments or veg patches, it's an easy-to-grow cultivar that offers a tidy crop and great flavour. Regular watering helps prevent splitting and ensures steady growth.
Carrot 'Sweet Candle' F1 performs well in fertile, stone-free soil and is known for its reliability and high yield. It's particularly popular for late summer and autumn harvests, with sowings made from March to July. This F1 hybrid is also a favourite among exhibitors thanks to its neat shape and consistency.
Suitable for allotments or veg patches, it's an easy-to-grow cultivar that offers a tidy crop and great flavour. Regular watering helps prevent splitting and ensures steady growth.
How to care for carrot Sweet Candle F1:
Water regularly in dry weather to promote even growth and prevent splitting. Keep beds weed-free to reduce competition. As roots develop, earth up slightly to stop shoulders turning green. Use horticultural fleece to protect against against carrot fly. Harvest when roots are mature and firm – gently lift with a fork to avoid damage. Store only undamaged carrots in cool, dry conditions.
Sowing instructions:
Sow carrot seeds thinly in shallow drills, covering lightly with soil or compost. For early or late crops, use cloches or grow under cover to protect seedlings from the cold. Thin gradually to final spacing of around 5cm (2in), ideally in the evening to reduce the risk of carrot fly. Water before thinning to minimise root disturbance.
Avoid sowing in freshly manured soil, which can cause roots to fork. Grow under horticultural fleece or surround crops with a 60cm (2ft) high barrier to deter carrot fly. Sow small batches every few weeks for a continuous harvest from early summer to autumn. Harvest when roots reach a usable size, around 4–5cm (2in) wide.
Avoid sowing in freshly manured soil, which can cause roots to fork. Grow under horticultural fleece or surround crops with a 60cm (2ft) high barrier to deter carrot fly. Sow small batches every few weeks for a continuous harvest from early summer to autumn. Harvest when roots reach a usable size, around 4–5cm (2in) wide.
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
approx 300 seeds
£3.29
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