Carrot Demi-Longue de Luc is a classic French heirloom carrot variety, prized for its medium-long, cylindrical roots with a smooth texture and vibrant red orange color with almost no core. This variety is well-adapted to various soil types, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners and organic growers. With its sweet, tender flesh and crisp bite, it is perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and juicing. This variety is fast-growing and resistant to splitting, making it suitable for diverse growing conditions.
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.