Carrot 'Short And Sweet'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Short And Sweet is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Short And Sweet 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 Short And Sweet about 14 days before your last frost date.

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 Short And Sweet is a very hardy plant.

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

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Short n’ Sweet