Carrot 'Heirloom Mix'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Heirloom Mix'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Heirloom Mix is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 6.5 as Heirloom Mix likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Heirloom Mix from seed

Aim to sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Heirloom Mix

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

Harvesting Heirloom Mix