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Carrot Marion F1

Carrot seeds - Marion F1.

Nantes type, suited for all year round growing as stays in good condition in the ground for several months and will over-winter successfully in some areas, providing tasty carrots for several months  of the year. Cylindrical roots have a blunt tip 15-17cm long and are a rich orange with no green shoulders, and an outstanding flavour . 


RHS Award 

Product Part No: 11142

Pack size: 500 Seeds

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Price: £2.45

When to Sow

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Additional Details

When to Sow Marion Carrot Seeds

April to July

Where to Sow

Sow thinly direct into the growing site 2cm (¾") deep in rows 30cm (12") apart. If possible sow carefully so that thinning is not necessary .

What to do next

Carrot fly is attracted by the smell whilst thinning, If you have to thin the seedlings, do so in the evening. Water before thinning and remove all the debris. Do not transplant. Aim for roots 5-7cm (2-3") apart. Young Carrots can always be pulled alternately to 'thin as you eat'.

Harvest

June to November

Handy Tip

If leaving carrots in the ground overwinter, add a straw mulch during bad weather for some added frost protection.

Nutritional Values

High in anti-oxidant beta-carotene which converts to Vitamin A in the body.