Carrot 'Sweetness II'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Sweetness II'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Sweetness II is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Planting Sweetness II in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Sweetness II from seed

Aim to sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Sweetness II

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.

As Sweetness II is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

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

Harvesting Sweetness II

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.