Japanese Red Kintoki Carrot (Daucus carota) seeds

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Japanese Red Kintoki Carrot (Daucus carota) seeds

Dark red carrot variety like it has a long tradition in the area of Kyoto.
Contents: Approx. 400 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,35 €

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SKU: DAU07

GTIN: 4250601202150

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This red heirloom carrot variety is especially popular in Asian countries. Kintoki carrots originate from Japan and have a long tradition in the region around Kyoto. The tapered roots are deep red in color, and are about 25 cm long.

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:	2-6 cm
Bad companion plants:	Fennel Parsnip Parsley Celeriac
Good companion plants:	Radish Onion Lettuce Cauliflower Dill Endive Peas Knoblauch Leek Chard Leaf Lettuce
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

Seed should be sown directly outside from early spring to early summer and covered with approx. 1 cm of soil. Do not transplant the seedlings. Carrots prefer rich, well-drained garden soils.
Further for Kintoki carrots

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