50 Pieces Purple Haze Carrot Seeds
50 Pieces Purple Haze Carrot Seeds
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50 Pieces Purple Haze Carrot Seeds are a unique and vibrant addition to any garden. You can easily plant these seeds and make your garden a jaw dropping beautiful to those passing by. Each Pack contains 50 pieces.
Planting instructions:
Timing
Directly sow from April to mid-July for harvests from July to November. Sow at 3-week intervals for a continuous harvest. Optimal soil temperature: 7-30°C (45-85°F). Seeds may take as long as 14-21 days to germinate.
Starting
Because carrot seeds are tiny, they need to be sown shallowly. The trick is to keep the top-most layer of soil damp during the long germination period. Water deeply prior to planting. Direct sow the tiny seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, 4 seeds per 2cm (1″), and firm soil lightly after seeding. Make sure the seeds are only just buried. Water the area with the gentlest stream you can provide and keep it constantly moist until the seeds sprout.
Growing
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. The softer and more humus-based the soil, the better. When soil is dry enough in spring, work it to a fine texture. Broadcast and dig in ½ cup complete organic fertiliser for every 3m (10′) of row. Avoid fresh manure. Carrots will become misshapen, but still edible if they hit anything hard as they grow down into the soil. Keep weeded and watered.
**It is very important to thin carrots in order to allow them room to grow, and so they don’t compete for available nutrients, moisture, and light. Then to 4-10cm (1½-4″) when the young plants are 2cm (1″) tall. Use wider spacing to get larger roots. As they grow, carrots push up, out of the soil, so hill soil up to prevent getting a green shoulder.
- Soil requirements: Purple Haze Carrot Seeds prefer well-drained, loose, and sandy soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. The soil should be free of stones and debris to allow the carrots to grow straight and long.
- Sunlight needs: These seeds require full sun exposure for optimal growth. They can tolerate partial shade but the growth may be slower and the carrots smaller.
- Watering requirements: Water the seeds regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
- Planting season: The best season for planting Purple Haze Carrot Seeds is in the spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In cooler climates, a second planting can be done in mid-summer for a fall harvest.
- Depth and spacing: Plant the seeds at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Space the seeds 2 to 3 inches apart in rows that are 12 to 24 inches apart.
- Germination time: The germination time for Purple Haze Carrot Seeds is typically between 14 and 21 days.
- Maturity time: Purple Haze Carrot Seeds reach maturity in approximately 70 to 80 days after planting.
- Harvesting time: The best time for harvesting is when the carrots have reached their desired size, typically when they are about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter at the top. Harvesting can be done in the early morning or late afternoon.
- Harvesting tips: Harvest the carrots by gently pulling them from the ground. If the soil is hard, use a garden fork to loosen it. After harvesting, remove the tops to prevent moisture loss and store the carrots in a cool, dark place.
