Carrot Plant Seeds, Variety of Pack Sizes and Colors, Spring Garden, Rainbow Hyb

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Carrot Plant Seeds, Variety of Pack Sizes and Colors, Spring Garden, Rainbow Hybrid, Pack of 400 You might assume this is a mix of varieties, but Rainbow Hybrid is a single type of bunching carrot that just happens to arise in every color from white to cream to yellow to all shades of orange to coral! The long, slender roots are firm and crunchy. And the best part? -- Every color has a slightly different flavor! Growing 7 to 8 inches long beneath lush, peppery tops that reach 12 to 14 inches high, these roots are packed with terrific flavor. And because they are bunching, you get a handful of carrots from every seed! As you know, home-grown carrots are higher in vitamins A and B than their store-bought counterparts, not to mention calcium and phosphorus. Their green tops are nutritious as well -- try chopping them and sprinkling them in the tops of soups and stews, or work them into cooked dishes just before serving to retain their delicate flavor and texture (while maximizing their nutritional impact). Carrots are a cool-weather crop, best sown direct as soon as the soil is workable in spring, and sown successively every few weeks until midsummer. Heavy soils are one of the few serious problems for carrots, so prepare the soil thoroughly before planting or, if you are in a clay soil area, consider growing in raised beds or containers. Carrots also need moisture to keep their roots from splitting. With these needs met, they are virtually trouble free! Sow the seeds an inch apart and then thin them when the seedlings emerge, or space the seeds 4 to 6 inches apart and do not thin. Onions make excellent companions in the vegetable garden. You'll love Rainbow Hybrid in all its many sunny colors, sweet flavor, and crunchy bite! Packet is 400 seeds. Product Description Root Crops Root crops are popular with both commercial growers and home gardeners because they're versatile, delicious, and in many cases, perfect for canning or over-winter storage. Beets, Radishes, Turnips, and Carrots contain numerous vitamins and nutrients, offer a wide range of flavors and textures, can be enjoyed raw or cooked, and are wonderfully easy to grow! When choosing which Beets or Radishes to grow there are several factors you will want to take into consideration. First of all, both come in a variety of interesting shapes and beautiful colors , so pick whatever appeals to your eye! Also, Radishes offer varying degrees of heat and Beets have flavors that range from earthy to sweet . Smaller Beets are usually the best for canning and pickling, and many people enjoy the nutritious Beet greens as well as the root itself. As far as choosing a type of Carrot to plant, you will be deciding mostly by color and shape . Beets Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Early spring is the typical time to sow your Beets , but in zones 9 to 10 you can sow outdoors in the fall. Sow at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds, planting successively at 3-week intervals for crops throughout the season. Site in full sun in a loose, rich, well-drained soil. Expect germination in 10 to 15 days and harvests within 50 to 60. Radishes Early spring is the typical time to sow your Radishes, but in zones 8 and warmer you can sow outdoors in the fall. Sow at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds, planting successively at 2-week intervals until mid-spring and then again in late summer. Site in full sun in a loose, rich, sandy, moist, well-drained soil. Expect germination in 6 to 10 days. Carrots Early spring is the typical time to sow your Carrots , but in warm climates you can sow outdoors in the fall for a fall crop. Sow at a ¼-inch depth, planting successively at 3-week intervals until early summer. Site in full sun in rich, loose, deeply worked and well-drained soil. Germinates in 14 to 21 days. Turnips Sow in early spring after all danger of frost is past but while the ground is still cool. You can make successive sowings up to 5 weeks before temperatures are above 80 degrees F, then again in late summer if you want a fall harvest. In zones 8 and warmer you can also sow from early fall through spring for continuous crops over the winter. Sow at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds. Site in full sun in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Expect germination in 8 to 10 days. Special Considerations Apply mulch or soil around the tops of the roots to eliminate green shoulders. Thinning out seedlings is particularly important when dealing with Beets, as each Beet“seed ”is actually a fruit that harbors several seeds. Remove the smaller, weaker seedlings and allow the stronger ones to grow . The ones that have been removed can then be used as greens. Crowding and insufficient water can cause Radishes to bolt or fail to form a bulb. Carrots -- Young seedlings are weak and slow growing, so if a heavy rain occurs after your seeds have been sown and the surface of the soil becomes packed, you may not have any seedlings emerge. Keeping weeds under control is especially important during the first few weeks after planting. Be careful to only do shallow cultivation, however, as digging too deeply can injure tender roots. Growing Tips: Beets Fertilize prior to planting your Beets and again when the plants are 3 to 4 inches tall. Keep the plants well watered. You can harvest your Beets at any time during their growth cycle, but they are typically most tender after 40 to 50 days , when they're between 1½ to 2 inches in diameter. The greens are best if picked when they're about 4 to 6 inches tall. Leave at least an inch of foliage on the Beet root when you harvest . This will prevent bleeding during cooking. Beet roots and greens will keep in your garden for 2 to 3 weeks after they have matured , and once harvested, the roots will keep for up to a month (store near freezing, with high humidity to prevent wilting). Growing Tips: Radishes and Turnips Radishes: Use a liquid fertilizer prior to planting your Radishes and then again every 2 weeks. Keep the plants well watered. Radish leaves can also be harvested . They're best when young, about ½ to 1½ inches across. You can cook them or add them fresh to a mixed salad. Turnips: Fertilize prior to sowing your Turnips and again when the plants are about 4 inches tall. Turnip greens are also quite popular and are best harvested when young and tender. The roots themselves should be harvested when they're about 2 inches across. Growing Tips: Carrots Carrots are typically sown using two different methods . The first is to plant in single-file rows. The other way is to scatter the seeds in areas up to 12 inches wide. Both methods work quite well, but the second one provides higher yields. Since Carrots are slow to germinate (keep soil moist throughout germination), you can mix faster-germinating veggies such as Radishes or Lettuce with the Carrot seeds . This not only marks the area for watering and weeding but these other seeds can help break up any crusting on the soil surface, making growth easier for your Carrots. Apply a 1- to 3-inch layer of dried grass clippings, well-rotted compost, or other organic mulch around the base of your Carrots once they've emerged and are growing well. This will conserve moisture, regulate soil temperatures, reduce weeds, and help prevent the tops of the roots from turning green or purple. These discolored areas will have a slightly bitter taste. Unit Count 400.0 Count Number of Pieces 400 Plant or Animal Product Type vegetable-plants Color Rainbow Hybrid Expected Blooming Period Summer USDA Hardiness Zone 11 Item Weight 1.76 ounces Expected Planting Period Summer Moisture Needs Moderate Watering Sunlight Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Clay Soil Package Dimensions 5.5 x 3.9 x 0.1 inches Size Pack of 400 Shipping Fast shipping is very important for us. Our standard US shipping service is FREE. Your order will be shipped within 2-3 business days upon full payment received. Your order will be delivered within 2-3 business days after the handling time. We only ship to the confirmed PayPal address. We reserve the right to cancel any order for any reason at any time. We are not responsible for undeliverable addresses. Returns and payment We offer a 30 days return policy from checkout winning date. 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