Carrot 'Western red'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Western red is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil is loamy and sandy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 as Carrot is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

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 Western red about 14 days before your last frost date.

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