Carrot 'Blanche a collet vert'

Blanche a collet vert likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Blanche a collet vert is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Blanche a collet vert needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

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 Blanche a collet vert about 14 days before your last frost date.

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

Blanche a Collet Verte

White belgian, Blanche à collet vert hors de terre, Green-topped white carrot

¹ Blanche a Collet,Catalog, July 5, 2009

² “White Belgian or Blanche A Collet Vert Carrots Heirloom Seeds – Rareseeds.com Catalog”http://rareseeds.com/seeds/Carrots/White-Belgian-or-Blanche-A-Collet-Vert

³ Robert Thompson, The Gardener’s Assistant