Colmar Carrot with red heart

A productive variety, hardy to cold and undemanding.
It forms a large and long colourful root. It is one of the biggest carrots.
The red flesh has a sweet taste.
Perfect for autumn harvest and winter storage.


Type of soil: Deep, rich, and light. Preferably sandy.
Sowing time: From march to august.
Harvest time: From july to december.
Site: Full sun.


Sow directly into the ground:
- Sow in rows 1 cm deep and 20 cm apart. Cover with sand or light soil.
- Thin out one month after growth, keeping one seedling every 4/5 cm.
- Hoe lightly after thinning out.


Care:
- Water generously and regularly in dry weather.
- Sow with radishes, this way you will have a double crop, and you will protect the carrots from pests like spider mite.
- Protect the crop with an anti-insect netting. The carrots like garlic, onion or leek because they protect each other from pests like flies.