Carrot 'Norfolk giant 2'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Norfolk giant 2'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Norfolk giant 2 is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Planting Norfolk giant 2 in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Norfolk giant 2 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.

Transplanting Norfolk giant 2

As Norfolk giant 2 is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Norfolk giant 2