Carrot 'Big Top'

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

Ensure a distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

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