Rainbow Mix Carrot – MIg

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Description

Rainbow Mix Carrot is a colorful heirloom blend producing a beautiful assortment of carrots in shades of orange, yellow, white, purple, and red. The roots vary in size and shape and have a crisp texture with a sweet, earthy flavor. They are excellent for fresh eating, salads, roasting, juicing, soups, and cooking. The colorful mix adds variety and visual appeal to home gardens and makes harvesting especially rewarding.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Outdoors: Direct sow seeds in October.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Grow in full sun to partial shade in loose, fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost. Remove stones and break up compacted soil to encourage straight, well-shaped roots.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm apart, with 25–30 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and root development. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.
• Feeding: Add compost before planting. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of root development.
• Harvest: Carrots are typically ready approximately 60–80 days after sowing, depending on the individual variety and desired size.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest young carrots for the sweetest flavor and most tender texture. Loosen the soil around the roots before gently pulling them from the ground.