Carrot 'Lady Finger'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Lady Finger'

  • Full Sun

  • High

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

Growing Lady Finger 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 Lady Finger about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Lady Finger

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

Harvesting Lady Finger