AMSTERDAM FORCING
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Orange, blunt-ended, cylindrical roots 13-15cm in length. Resistant to splitting & cracking. 70-80 days. 1100 seeds
HISTORY: Did you know that the original carrot was white and not orange? The Celts in Northern Europe grew carrots that were white. Afghanistan, Syria and Iran grew yellow or purple carrots. Our sweet, deep orange carrots of today were first developed in Holland during the 1600's, then moving to America with the first settlers.
CHANTENAY RED CORED
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French heirloom first introduced 1820. Short, broad, deep red-orange, root. Well suited to heavier soils. Sweet flavour & very tender. 60-75 days. 2800 seeds
DANVERS
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Heritage dating back to 1871 & originating from Danvers, Massachusetts. A variety producing deep orange, slightly tapered root 15-18cm. Tolerates a wide range of soils; exceptionally strong top aids harvesting in clay soils. Produces well even in hot, dry conditions. Stores well. Excellent variety. Great for juicing, cooking, freezing or salads. 65-70 days. 1100 seeds
LITTLE FINGER
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Sweet & tender baby carrot. Excellent flavour & texture. Harvest from 10cm length. 50-60 days. 1100 seeds
LUBYANA
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Bright yellow root, with mild, sweet flavour. Decorative when served with bright orange carrots. 70-80 days. 1100 seeds
OXHEART
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French heirloom introduced in 1884. Also known as 'Guernade'. Short, pinkish orange, thick roots to 12cm long & 8cm across. Excellent flavour & stroage. Great for shallow & heavy soils. 65-90 days. 1000 seeds
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PARIS MARKET
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Heirloom originating in France during the 19th century. Small, round, 2.5-4.0cm across, orange carrot. Flavour is very sweet & juicy. Matures very early. Great for rocky or shallow soils. 1100 seeds
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PURPLE DRAGON
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Heirloom variety originally from Afghanistan. Tapered root to 20cm length, in shades of dark violet through to reddish purple with an orange interior. Sweet, almost spicy flavour said to resemble a mix of chocolate & chilli. 80-90 days. 350 seeds
ROYAL CHANTENAY
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Heirloom originating from the Chantenay region in France. Red-orange, large diameter root 12-16cm. Excellent variety for heavy or shallow soils. 60-70 days. 1100 seeds
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SCARLET NANTES
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French heirloom dating back to 1855. Reddish orange, cylindrical, almost coreless, sweet, crisp roots to 17cm, with excellent flavour. Stores well. Used raw, cooked, or juiced. Contains the highest number of amino acids found in nutritional research. 55 days. 2500 seeds
WHITE BELGIAN
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(Daucas carota var. sativa) Flemish heirloom dating back to 1500's. Biennial. Tapered, long white root with green shoulder. Mild, sweet flavour with crisp flesh. Attractive when served with orange carrots, or as a white carrot soup. 85-90 days. 1000 seeds
