Guérande Carrot Oxheart (Daucus carota) organic seeds

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Guérande Carrot 'Oxheart' (Daucus carota) organic seeds

This carrot variety belongs to the so-called "Duwicker" type and is, so to say, the archetype of the orange carrot varieties.
Contents: Approx. 500 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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2,45 €

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SKU: DAU02-BIO

GTIN: 4251420501837

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The French carrot 'Oxheart' (Daucus carota) belongs firmly among the heirloom vegetables. It was registered as a species in France in 1884 and is referred to as the original form of orange carrots.

It is a mid-late carrot cultivar, with bright orange, up to 15 cm long and sometimes up to 10 cm thick roots. The result is a rather broad and short, tapered root body that needs more ground space than most other types of carrots. The aroma is very outstanding with a juicy, sweet taste.

Another special thing about this carrot is its suitability for cultivation in heavier soils. You can grow the oxheart carrot both as a summer and a storage carrot and use it fresh or for juicing. It is als known as Guérande Heirloom Carrot.

Plant description

Species:	Apiaceae
Root system:	Taproot
Flower colour:	White
Climate:	Temperate
Lifecycle:	Biennial
Winter hardiness zones:	7 (-18 bis -12 °C)
Flowering months:	May June July
Eventual height:	30-150 cm

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	1 cm
Planting distance:	10 cm
Bad companion plants:	Celeriac Fennel Parsnip Parsley
Good companion plants:	Endive Peas Knoblauch Leek Chard Leaf Lettuce Radish Onion Lettuce Cauliflower Dill
Sunlight:	Full sun
When to sow outdoors:	January February March April May June
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination temperature:	10-18°C
Germination time:	2-6 weeks

Seedtime: From January, it can be sown in the hotbed and from March outdoors
Sowing depth: 1-2.5cm
Ideal germination temperature: From +3°C
Germination duration: Carrots need very long, 21-27 days on average. That's why it's recommended to mix the seeds with either radish seeds or dill seeds. Both germinates clearly faster and marks a row so that the care of the sowing gets easier. By harvesting the radish that is ripe earlier, the rows are pruned automatically. The dill should also be removed when it has reached a height of approx. 25cm.
Row spacing: 30-45cm
Planting distance: 3-5cm
Location: Sunny
Soil: Sandy-loamy, deep, loose, and stone-free soil. This variety prospers very well in loamy soils.
Care: Carrots are moderate feeders and don't tolerate fresh dung. Only use ripe compost for fertilizing. Carrots like to be kept moist and often need supplementary irrigation on sandy soils during the hot summer months. Weeding out is crucial while the plant is still young as the tender plantlets are overrun with weeds fast. For good results, the soil should be loosened regularly. Especially after strong rain when it tends to clog.
Harvest: Most often from May to July. There's no clear sign of maturity.
Family: Umbellifers (Apiaceae)

How to grow carrots from seed

Other names

Botanical name:	Daucus carota
German names:	Gartenmöhre, Mohrrübe, Gelbe Rübe, Wurzel, Rüebli, Karotte
French names:	Faux Chervis, Gironille, Pastenade, Moulette
Spanish names:	Acenoria, Azanoria, Bufanagas, Carrota, Carruchera, Cenoria, Pastana, Playa de Prados, Rompesacos, Satanoria, Yerba Meona, Yerba Mosquera, Zanahoria, Zanahoria Silvestre, Carlota, Safanòria, Cenoura, Azenario, Pastanaga

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Total entries: 1

Great variety of carrots
I really like this variety of carrots.It grows very well on heavier clay soils. 5 stars would recommend to anyone.

Antonio , 08.11.2021

Total entries: 1

Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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