Amsterdam 2 (Daucus carota L.) is an early carrot variety grown for fresh consumption and short-term storage. Suitable for an early summer harvest. The seeds are placed on a 4 m seed tape (Lucia Elite Quick & Easy series).
Characteristics
- Roots 15–17 cm long, blunt-tipped, with a small core
- For fresh consumption and short-term storage
- A 4 m tape can yield about 350 quality roots, or 20–25 kg
Growing
- Sowing: March–May or October (autumn sowing possible)
- Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
- Spacing: 20 × 5 cm
- Harvest: June–August
- Grows best in humus-rich, not waterlogged light loam or sandy loam soil
- Do not sow carrots in the same place more often than every 4–5 years
Seed tape
With adequate moisture, seeds germinate quickly and evenly. Rows are tidy and evenly spaced, so weeding and covering with garden fleece are easier. Water the soil before laying the tape, cover the tape with soil and water abundantly again.
Producer
UAB agrofirma "Sėklos", Lithuania.
