Carrot 'Berlicum 2'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Berlicum 2 is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Berlicum 2 needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Berlicum 2 about 14 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Berlicum 2 is a very hardy plant.

Roots average eight inches long and are blunt and deep orange in color.

Also known as Berjo. ³ A Roman (and therefore also Italian, Spanish, French, etc.) heirloom. The hybrid variety Bolero is derived partly from this carrot.

Berlinum, Berlivum, berrlicum, Berliner, Berlicam, Berlicem, Berlicom

Berjo, Berlicum

¹ http://rareseeds.com/vegetablesa-c/carrots/berlicum-2-carrot.html

² http://www.stokeseeds.com/product.aspx?ProductID=41334&CategoryID=38

³ http://www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk/carrot-berlicum-2*-berjo-seeds-pid2295.html