Tilques Giant Carrot

It is an ancient, late, and hardy variety originally from the North of France.
It gives a giant root of 20 to 30 cm long!
The flesh is orange red, tasty and very fragrant.
They can be kept a long period during winter.
Little extra: this variety is not overly sensitive to carrot fly; the leaves are very fragrant.


Type of soil: Deep, light, and rich. 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 40 cm apart. Cover with sand or light soil.
- Thin out one month after growth, keeping one seedling every 5 to 8 cm.


Care:
- Hoe and water lightly and regularly.
- Sow with radishes, this way you will have a double crop, and you will protect the carrots from pests like spider mite.