Carrot 'Charlemagne'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Charlemagne'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Charlemagne 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.

Growing Charlemagne from seed

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.

Transplanting Charlemagne

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

Harvesting Charlemagne