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MERIDA

MERIDA

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80 days. This exciting selection fills a harvest slot all its own. We spent years looking for an overwintering carrot that could be planted in late September/early October and harvested May through June. Merida is a moderately vigorous Nantes type that possesses extraordinarily good resistance to bolting. It produces sweet rich orange carrots 6-7 inches long and 1-1 1/2 inches in diameter. Well suited to spring and summer plantings, too! A carrot juicer’s dream.
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ORGANIC SEED

PELLETED SEED

SEED TAPE

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Sally
Super Carrotss

I bought and planted with onions and parsnips and still harvesting carrots and parsnips and a few onions. All from Territorial and some old seed. All are awesome with the carrots being the best I've grown. Ordering more now.

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Mariah
Excellent carrots

I sowed these in late spring and again in late summer for winter harvest. Both rounds grew great-tasting carrots that held their flavor and texture well for months in the ground, though there was some splitting. I will definitely be growing these again.

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Anne C.
Great carrots

I grew these last winter (2019) and they were wonderful. We picked them a few at a time starting in November and ate them all up by April. I had planted them in 4 containers, each at a different time as the containers became available after summer crops finished. They were absolutely delicious 😋 and required no care over the winter. It was the best thing to brighten the winter with a fresh crop of chunky bright orange carrots! I will be doing this again this winter using the seed tape which requires no thinning!

Soil Temp for Germ 45–85°F
Seed Depth ¼"
Seed Spacing 4 per in.
Days to Emergence 6–21
Thin Plants to 1–3"
Row Spacing 9–16"
Fertilizer Needs Low
Minimum Germination 75% (65% for Organic seed)
Seeds per Gram ≈ 650–750
Seed Life 3 years

Daucus carota var. sativus Studies on the nutritional properties of carrots have revealed that they are powerhouses of a wide range of phytonutrient antioxidants. With the vast spectrum of colors and varieties available, the amounts of individual antioxidants vary, yet the overall balance of these potent nutrients contributes to outstanding health benefits regardless of the variety.

Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Carrots perform best in deeply worked, well-composted, loose soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
• When the soil is workable, spade or till it to a fine texture 12-16 inches deep — cloddy, heavy soil will not make straight roots
• Heavy soils can cause forked roots; use Chantenay, Kuroda, Paris Market, or Nantes types in heavy soils
• Avoid split roots by maintaining even watering
• When plants have 7-10 leaves, hill 1-2 inches of soil around crowns to prevent green shoulders

Direct Sowing
• Dig a shallow furrow and lightly cover seed with soil, vermiculite or sifted compost
• Water evenly and regularly to prevent soil crusting
• Row cover beds when soil temperatures are cool and to help prevent soil crusting
• Thin when plants are 4 inches tall
• Sow mid-June—July for a fall/winter crop

Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Carrot fly
• Insect control: Row covers at planting
• Common diseases: Various blights
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation

Harvest & Storage
• Best harvested when 1/2-3/4 inches in diameter when carrots are sweet and tender
• Irrigate well prior to harvest to ensure the roots have absorbed their maximum capacity of water
• Cut tops prior to storage
• Store at 36°F and 95% relative humidity
• Fall/Winter Crop: Flavor is enhanced after a couple of frosts
• Fall/Winter Crop: Roots can be dug any time at maturity through winter as needed
• Fall/Winter Crop: In harsh climates, mulch with straw for protection

What is pelleted seed?
Seed that has been coated with a clay-based material to form a larger, round shape. This makes planting by hand or mechanical seeder easier and allows for more controlled sowing of small seeds such as carrots or lettuce. All pelleted seed has a National Organic Program (NOP) approved coating.
For best results, store pelleted seed in an air-tight container and use within one season.

What is seed tape?
Seed tapes are perfectly straight rows of precisely spaced crops. No more having to thin seedlings! This biodegradable tape will plant a row 5 meters (16 feet, 5 inches) long. Simply lay it in a furrow and cover with a light layer of sifted compost or soil, water and wait. Save yourself a heap of planting time with these popular vegetable and herb staples.

KEY TO CARROT DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
AB | Early (Alternaria) Blight

Ad | Alternaria dauci - "Alternaria Leaf Blight"
Ar | Alternaria radicina - "Black Rot"
AS | Alternaria Stem Canker
C | Cercospora
CS | Cavity Spot
MA | Liquorice Rot
P | Pythium Root Rot
PM | Powdery Mildew

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