CARROT Berlicum 2

Species : Carrot
Latin Name : Daucus Carota L.
Inscription in the Europeen catalog under : Berlicum 2 - Berlikumer - Lange Rote Stumpfe ohne Herz 2
Other usual names : -
Family : Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Origin : Europe and Asia

The Carrot Berlicum 2 : Medium Early variety, very well known and very appreciated by all gardeners. Perfectly cylindrical root, bright redish. Berlicum is superieur to the nantaise for some gardener, this is a high quality carrot. Cultivate in a fresh and well worked soil, even clayed grounds can be convenient for them. Compact ground is not recommended, roots will have a tendancy to fork.

Sowing seeds : From February to August
Harvesting : From June to November
Height : - cm

Sowing Instructions :
Sow carrot seeds directly in place as soon as there is no more risk of frosting, you can also sow them earlier under glass or tunnel for early harvest.
Sow from 2 to 3 cm deep in a well worked soil and 20 to 30 cm rows, thin seedlings carefully every 8 cms apart when large enough to handle.
Once the carrots are mature harvest them with their leaves for a longer conservetion. If you want to eat them all winter long just cut the leave off just above the carrot and store them covered with sand in a cellar.