Daucus carota 'Orange Rocket Hybrid'

Carrot

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Common Name:

Carrot

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

25°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Orange Rocket Hybrid') - Description

Easy to grow and full of vitamins. 1,500 seeds per packet; sows a 40' row; 1 oz., about 300'. Ready to harvest in about 70 days. Jumbo size and remarkable sweetness distinguish these cylindrical carrots. They average 8" long and have exceptionally smooth, vivid orange flesh. Burpee Exclusive. GARDEN HINTS: Sow seed in deep, well-worked stone-free soil. Do not transplant as crooked roots may result. Sow directly in the ground after danger of heavy frost in the spring. Grows best in full sun.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Orange Rocket Hybrid') - Blooming

Some species bloom white flowers.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Orange Rocket Hybrid') - Growth

Biennial grown as annual. Daucus enjoys full sun.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Orange Rocket Hybrid') - Planting

Sow thickly in rows 1 foot apart. Propagate in early spring as soon as the soil is warm enough to till. Sow seeds directly into the ground.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Orange Rocket Hybrid') - Pest

Prone to leaf aphids and rust fly.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Orange Rocket Hybrid') - Interesting facts

There are about 25 known species of Daucus.

Carrot (Daucus carota 'Orange Rocket Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture. Does best in light, fertile soil.