Carrot 'Black Knight'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Black Knight'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Black Knight is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Planting Black Knight 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 Black Knight from seed

Sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Black Knight about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Black Knight

As Black Knight 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 Black Knight