Carrot 'Longue Rouge Sang': Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you sow 'Longue Rouge Sang' carrots outdoors?
Sow your 'Longue Rouge Sang' carrots directly where they will grow, in workable soil beginning to warm. Spring is a usual guide, adjusted to packet instructions and your climate. Avoid frozen or waterlogged ground. Transplanting can distort roots, so prepare the final site before sowing.
Choose sun and well-drained soil loosened deeply enough for conical roots that can approach 20 cm long. Remove stones and hard clods that hinder development, then refine the surface texture. There is no need to add compost or manure automatically just before sowing.
Make drills around 1 cm deep, spaced 20 to 30 cm apart. Water their base if soil is dry, distribute the small seeds as evenly as possible and cover lightly. Firm gently and keep the seeded layer moist during emergence, which may take some time. Avoid washing seeds out with a strong jet.
Label the cultivar and weed rows carefully. If seedlings are crowded, thin to leave roughly 5 to 8 cm between carrots while protecting remaining roots. Where carrot fly is a concern, cover the area with insect-proof mesh closed securely around its edges.
How to care for this plant
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Thin seedlings
If emerged carrots are crowded, thin them to about 5–7 cm apart without disturbing the remaining roots.
How do you harvest 'Longue Rouge Sang' carrots?
