Caravel, Carrot Seed

250 seeds per packet
 
Caravel is a large main season Nantes type. The smooth, cylindrical 18-21cm (7-8") roots are quick to size up with the potential to grow even larger. Blunt tips and are resistant to cracking.
Their strong tops are tall and firmly attached, making harvesting an easier task. These carrots have smooth, orange skins, creating attractive bunches on the market table.
 
Matures in 80 days.
 
Direct sow from just after the last frost date to late summer for harvests from summer through early winter. Sow at 3 week intervals for a continuous harvest. Optimal soil temperature: 7-30°C (45-85°F). Seeds may take as long as 14-21 days to germinate.
 
Because carrot seeds are tiny, they need to be sown shallowly. The trick is to keep the top-most layer of soil damp during the relatively long germination period. Water deeply prior to planting. Direct sow the tiny seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, 4 seeds per 2cm (1″), and firm soil lightly after seeding. Make sure the seeds are only just buried. Water the area with the gentlest stream possible, and keep it constantly moist until the seeds sprout.