Carrot 'Flakee'

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Flakee is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Flakee 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 Flakee about 14 days before your last frost date.

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 Flakee is a very hardy plant.

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

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