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Carrot, De Gniff (Storage)
Daucus carota
Discover this ancient carrot from the Lugano region, recognizable by its rough purple skin and white heart. Originally from the Ticino region in Switzerland, it is delicious raw or cooked. Treat yourself to a unique culinary experience with this rare and tasty variety.
Growing instructions
Sow carrots in May and June in rows 30 cm apart. From July, cover with a protection net (Filbio) against the carrot fly. Harvest from October to November. Avoid fresh compost. Carrots appreciate the proximity of onions.
Growing calendar
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| Sowing quantity 30 g/Are | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height
50
cm
Planting distance
1
x
30
cm
Sowing depth
1
cm
Light need
Germination duration
18
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
Light
Frost resistant