Carrot 'Oxheart'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Oxheart'

  • Full Sun

  • High

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Oxheart is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. Oxheart requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Oxheart from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Oxheart

Sow in deep, well-worked, stone-free soil after danger of heavy frost from spring to midsummer. Do not transplant, as crooked roots may result. Cultivate periodically or mulch to control weeds. Keep soil evenly moist.

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Oxheart about 14 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Oxheart

Heart shaped, but short. These carrots can weigh up to one pound each.

Expect harvests to start to occur in late spring.

Other Names for Carrot 'Oxheart'

Guerande, carrot