Carrot 'King midas'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'King midas'

  • Full Sun

  • High

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

Growing King midas 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 King midas about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting King midas

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

Harvesting King midas

Other Names for Carrot 'King midas'

Long sweet carrots