A great main crop variety which can be succession sowed for a continuous crop. With large roots,  very good colour and flavour. Will thrive in even rather poor soils.
High in antioxidant beta-carotene which coverts to vitamin A in the body.
 
When to Sow: Apr - Jul
 
HOW TO SOW GIANT FLAKKEE CARROTS:
Soil should be prepared a few weeks before sowing with a general purpose fertilizer, do not add manure.
Sow direct - into a prepared seed bed either in drills or broadcast sowed. Cover with 1cm of compost. Sow thinkly to avoid having to thin and this will attract carrot fly.
 
Classification: Hardy Annual Group: Root VegetableGermination Time: 2-3 weeksHarvest Time: Jun- NovSite: Full Sun
Soil Type: Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline/ Neutral
 
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Keep well watered until germination occurs. Then keep on the dry side as excess water will encourage leafy top growth rather than root growth.  Earth up around stems if necessary to prevent greening. Can be covered with fleece for extra protection from carrotfly.
Use: Edible
Harvest: Pick when roots reach required size. Any damaged stems should be used straight away, but those which are pristine can be stored in sand for use later. Pull every other carrot to give remaining ones more room to grow.
 
Days to Maturity:  112 Days
Feed:Do not Manure
Plant Spacing:  8cm