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.
Companion Planting
Carrot ‘Baby Amsterdam’ grows best alongside companion plants that enhance growth, naturally deter pests, and improve overall garden health. Thoughtful companion planting creates a supportive ecosystem, promoting strong, tender roots and consistent harvests.
- Chives: Aromatic herb that repels carrot flies and aphids. Chives attract beneficial insects and help protect carrots from pest damage while supporting healthy root development.
- Lettuce: Fast-growing leafy companion that shades the soil, helping retain moisture and suppress weeds. Lettuce also benefits from the enriched soil created by nearby carrots.
- Additional Companions: Radishes, peas, thyme, and spinach support pest control, encourage pollination, and promote vigorous growth when planted alongside carrots.
Planting chives and lettuce together with Carrot ‘Baby Amsterdam’ creates a productive, low-maintenance system. This combination improves soil fertility, reduces pest pressure, and fosters steady, healthy root development throughout the growing season, resulting in sweet, tender carrots and a reliable harvest.
