Sweet, smooth skinned orange roots. Carrot Flyaway F1 has been bred for resistance to carrot root fly.
March to July, at monthly intervals for continuous crops, in a well prepared sunny spot. Sow seeds thinly 13mm deep, in broad drills 30cm apart.
Thinning not necessary for 'bunching carrots'. For larger roots thin to 25mm apart. Keep well watered.
Later sowings for maturing in the autumn can be lifted and stored in trays of dry sand or compost in the shed or garage.
Carrots make a healthy, nutritious addition to your daily diet. They are high in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, and rich in antioxidants.
Delicious eaten raw, just pulled from the earth and washed.