Carrot 'Amsterdam Forcing'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Amsterdam Forcing'

  • Full Sun

  • High

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

Growing Amsterdam Forcing 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 Amsterdam Forcing about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Amsterdam Forcing

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

Harvesting Amsterdam Forcing