Carrot 'Gold King'

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

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 Gold King about 14 days before your last frost date.

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