Carrot 'Early Scarlet Horn'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Early Scarlet Horn'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Early Scarlet Horn is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature. Early Scarlet Horn needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Early Scarlet Horn from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.56 inches (4.0 cm) between Carrot plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

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

Transplanting Early Scarlet Horn

Early Scarlet Horn is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Early Scarlet Horn