Carrot 'Black spanish'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Black spanish is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Black spanish requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

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.

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