CARROT ‘Baby Amsterdam’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Daucus carota
- Sweet and slender baby carrot variety, ideal for home gardens and container growing.
- Produces small, cylindrical roots with a smooth texture and deep orange colour.
- Fast-growing and tender, perfect for harvesting young as true baby carrots.
- Excellent for snacking, salads, lunchboxes, and light cooking.
- High in beta-carotene and vitamin A for healthy eyes and skin.
- Performs well in well-drained soil and cooler growing conditions.
- Best when harvested early for optimal flavour and texture.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Quick-growing annual root vegetable, matures to 10 – 15 cm long
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – August
- Subtropical: April – August
- Tropical: May – August; avoid hot, humid months
- Cool: February – June
- Arid: March – July
- Germination: 10 – 20 days
- Depth: Sow 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or large containers
- Soil Type: Light, loose, sandy soil with good drainage; pH 6 – 7
- Spacing: 3 – 5 cm between seeds, 25 cm between rows
Details:
- Keep soil evenly moist to encourage even root development.
- Thin seedlings early to reduce competition and promote uniform growth.
- Mulch to maintain soil temperature and reduce weeds.
Harvest:
50 – 65 days after sowing, or when roots are about finger size.
