Carrot 'Japanese Imperial Long'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Japanese Imperial Long'

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

Growing Japanese Imperial Long 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 Japanese Imperial Long about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Japanese Imperial Long

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 Japanese Imperial Long is a very hardy plant.

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

Harvesting Japanese Imperial Long

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