Carrot 'Kingston'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Kingston'

  • Full Sun

  • High

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

Growing Kingston 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 Kingston about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Kingston

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

Harvesting Kingston