A long-standing favourite for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, this British-bred, early cropping variety is proven to have the best resistance to the dreaded carrot fly, whose larvae like to burrow into carrot roots and make them vulnerable to rot. In addition to its excellent pest-resistant properties, 'Flyaway F1' is deserving of its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit because it is just such a good all-rounder, being easy to grow and producing plenty of tasty roots to harvest over a long growing season. One of the best-tasting carrot varieties you can grow, it produces sturdy, blunt-ended roots, typically 12-15cm (5-6in) or longer, with a smooth skin and deep orange colour. Its deliciously sweet flavour is balanced with a tender but crunchy texture - great for eating raw or in stir-fries, or conventionally boiled, steamed or roasted to make the most of its superior flavour. This reliable, trusted variety is a great companion plant to grow alongside onions, leeks or mint as their aroma will repel carrot fly, providing an extra line of deterrence to ensure good cropping. Supplied as a packet of approx. 350 seeds. Sow from March to July, directly where they are to crop in well-drained, light but fertile soil in a position that will enjoy full sun. Harvest from June to November. Early crops can be lifted from 9 weeks after sowing with main crops maturing up to 12 weeks and beyond. Successive sowings will provide continuous crops over the growing season.
<p>Carrots are incredibly easy to grow making them a perfect choice for beginners and children. They are ready for harvest in roughly 3 to 4 months – don’t forget to do several sowings for a succession of tasty carrots throughout the growing season.</p> <p> <strong> Carrot Flyaway F1:</strong> A British bred variety providing masses of succulent and very sweet cylindrical roots with blunt ends. Offers partial resistance to Carrot Fly due to lower levels of chlorogenic acid within the developing roots.</p>#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B2101320"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-size: cover; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-top-left-radius: 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px; background-position: left top; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B2101332"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-top-left-radius: 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
<p>Carrots are incredibly easy to grow making them a perfect choice for beginners and children. They are ready for harvest in roughly 3 to 4 months – don’t forget to do several sowings for a succession of tasty carrots throughout the growing season.</p> <p><p><strong>Carrot Autumn King: </strong> One of the best maincrop varieties available producing an abundance of very tasty, long cylindrical red-cored roots. Ideal for storing. </p>#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21010D8"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-size: cover; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-top-left-radius: 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px; background-position: left top; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21010EA"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-top-left-radius: 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
Delicious finger carrots are produced from this quick maturing variety. Can be grown under glass for an earlier harvest, or grown outdoors for summer to autumn crops. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Easy-to-grow, reliable variety that is quick to mature with medium length, uniform, rich tasting roots. These are ideal for sowing from late winter until mid-summer. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Excellent maincrop variety producing large, long and delicious roots throughout autumn. Ideal for eating raw or cooked. Long-lasting storage through winter. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Bred specifically for autumn/winter growing and spring harvesting, this exceptionally winter hardy carrot has a rich colour and is both sweet and crispy. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Naturally sweet tasting and the best resistance to attack from carrot root fly. This variety has smooth-skinned, blunt ended roots, that are a rich orange colour throughout. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Well known variety with rich orange colouring and a deeper red core. Crisp and sweet, this tasty carrot will be useful for successional sowings to extend the harvesting season. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
Description for Carrot 'Red Sun' F1 Hybrid (Maincrop) not available
Description for Carrot 'Norfolk' F1 Hybrid (Maincrop) not available
This colourful mixture of carrot varieties is sure to liven up your dinner plate! Carrot 'Sweet Imperator Mix' includes five different carrot F1 hybrids to provide you with a varied, reliable and flavoursome harvest. The long, uniform, tapered roots which can reach up to 25cm (10?), have a crisp texture and sweet flavour, perfect for snacking, adding to salads, roasting and adding to cooked dishes.