One of the earliest maturing varieties, Carrot 'Adelaide' will be your first carrot crop of the year. This RHS AGM variety is ideal for growing in cold frames and under cloches. The quick growing roots are delightfully crunchy with a delicious sweet flavour. Seeds are in the RHS vegetable Collection. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
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).
A quick maturing variety, Carrot 'Amsterdam Forcing' is ideal for growing early crops under cloches or cold frames. The high quality, small cylindrical roots can be harvested at finger size for deep orange-red carrots with a sweet flavour and virtually no core. For an ongoing supply, sow these fast growing carrots at 14 day intervals through spring and early summer. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
A striking coral red-skinned and fleshed variety with 23-25cm (9- 10in) long roots. The rich colour is due to a high level of lycopene, a healthy antioxidant. The colour is more intense and the flavour deepens on cooking, although slicing or grating 'Atomic Red' raw in salads adds unique colour and flavour. Strong foliage aids lifting.
An RHS AGM variety producing splendid, long roots up to 30cm (12) long, with a deep rich red colour inside. Carrot 'Autumn King 2' can be harvested from late summer or left in the ground throughout winter without fear of splitting. These magnificent roots do particularly well in heavyweight classes at local shows. 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).
An excellent variety all round. Long, large, cylindrical roots with a lovely colour and excellent flavour. Highly recommended for eating fresh in the autumn, raw or cooked.
Heavy yields of high quality, large cylindrical roots make Carrot 'Bangor' one of the best maincrop varieties for the gardener. The large roots have a good core colour and excellent flavour, reaching up to 25cm in length. This RHS AGM variety resists greening and cracking. Carrot 'Bangor' will store well after harvesting in late summer and autumn. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
With its short conical roots, Carrot 'Caracas' is a good choice for growing on heavier soils, and ideal for sowing in containers as 'baby' carrots. 'Chantenay' types are increasingly popular in the supermarket but have been a gardeners' favourite for years. The rich orange flesh of these coreless roots have an outstanding flavour, whether they are eaten fresh or stored for later in the year. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 15cm (6).
A well known, blunt ended variety that is ideal for early and successional sowings. Carrot 'Chantenay Red Cored 3 - Supreme' is popular for its red fleshed roots with a bright orange skin and a crisp, sweet flavour. 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).
Stunning on the plate or in the salad bowl, this carrot variety sports purple skin and bright orange coreless flesh. Tapering 18cm (7in) roots are tender and delicious whether eaten raw or cooked. Sowings in May and June will produce roots for storing over winter. Roots are easy to lift thanks to their strong foliage.