Carrot 'Topweight'

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

How to grow Carrot 'Topweight'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Topweight is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature. Planting Topweight 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 Topweight from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between Carrot plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Topweight

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 Topweight 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 Topweight about 14 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Topweight

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