(C) Carrot Autumn King2 seeds 1g (120284)

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🥕 Carrot ‘Vita Longa / Autumn King 2’
🥕 Botanical Name: Daucus carota
🥕 Type: Hardy Annual (Vegetable)

Carrot ‘Vita Longa’ (also known as Autumn King 2) is a classic maincrop variety producing long, straight, deep-orange roots with a sweet, crisp flavour. Renowned for its excellent storage qualities, this dependable carrot is ideal for autumn harvesting and winter use. Vigorous and reliable, it performs well in open ground and raised beds, making it a favourite for home gardeners and allotments alike.

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Hardy annual vegetable
✔ Root Length: 20–25cm
✔ Harvest: September – November
✔ Position: Full sun; light, stone-free soil

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow: April – June directly outdoors
✔ Germination: 14–21 days at 10–20°C
✔ Spacing: Thin seedlings to 5–7cm apart
✔ Care: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid fresh manure to prevent forking

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Long, smooth roots with excellent flavour
✔ Ideal maincrop carrot for storage
✔ Reliable and high-yielding variety
✔ Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and freezing

✨ Top Tip

Cover carrot rows with fine netting or fleece to protect from carrot root fly and improve germination.

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Kitchen gardens & allotments
✔ Autumn and winter harvesting
✔ Fresh eating & cooking
✔ Long-term storage

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