Carrot 'Amini'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Amini'

  • Full Sun

  • High

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

Growing Amini 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.

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

Transplanting Amini

Sow in deep, well-worked, stone-free soil after danger of heavy frost from spring to midsummer. Do not transplant, as crooked roots may result. Cultivate periodically or mulch to control weeds. Keep soil evenly moist.

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Amini about 14 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Amini

Expect harvests to start to occur in late spring.