Carrot 'Long Imperator'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Long Imperator'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Long Imperator is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Long Imperator requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Long Imperator from seed

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 Long Imperator about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Long Imperator

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

Harvesting Long Imperator