Crop Rotation Group
Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family)
Soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in.
Position
Shade or semi-shade.
Frost tolerant
No.
Feeding
Weekly liquid feed in mid to late summer.
Spacing
Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow early spring under cover. Plant out early summer.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Unless using a self-blanching type, will need to be planted in trenches, then tubes wrapped round in mid summer and/or earthed up with soil. Keep moist during dry weather.
Harvesting
Can cut frequently if required. In any case harvest before the first frost in autumn.