Jaune du Doubs Carrot organic heirloom

The Jaune du Doubs carrot is an old French Heirloom from the Doubs region, mentioned for the first time in 1894 by Johnson and then by Vilmorin-Andrieux a few years later. This heirloom carrot variety produces bright yellow skin carrots with conical and long shaped roots with a sweet flavor. The roots can grow up to 25 cm and retain their colour. Their sweetness improves with the cooking process. 

Scientific Name: Daucus Carota

Plant Life Cycle: Biennial

Optimal Germination Temperature: 15-30 °C

Germination time in days: 10-20 days

Indicative Days to maturity: 90 -120 days

Sunlight: Full sun-partial shade

Soil requirement: rich and light

Sowing and cultivation: Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Lightly cover. Keep soil moist. Succession sowing will ensure a constant harvest throughout the season. It keeps well when harvested.