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Carrot | Baby Amsterdam | Heirloom
400
$4.00
Unit price perLow in stock
Carrot – Baby Amsterdam
(Daucus carota)
Carrot ‘Baby Amsterdam’ is a classic heirloom variety grown for its slender, sweet, and tender baby carrots. One of the earliest maturing carrot types, it produces smooth, cylindrical roots with vibrant deep‑orange flesh and almost no core, making it especially prized for fresh eating and gourmet use.
This fast‑growing variety is ideal for harvesting young as baby carrots, but roots can also be left to mature slightly for longer, finger‑sized carrots. With minimal foliage and a compact growth habit, Baby Amsterdam performs beautifully in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, and is perfect for succession sowing to ensure repeat harvests throughout the season.
🥕 Why You’ll Love It
- Early‑maturing heirloom baby carrot
- Smooth, slender roots with a sweet, juicy flavour
- Virtually coreless with excellent eating quality
- Perfect for containers and small spaces
- Ideal for frequent, staggered sowings and quick harvests
🌱 Growing Tips
- Direct sow only: Carrots dislike transplanting—sow seeds directly where they are to grow and keep soil consistently moist until germination.
- Light, loose soil: Best results come from fine, stone‑free soil to allow straight, uniform roots to form.
- Harvest young: Lift roots early for the sweetest flavour and tender texture typical of baby carrots.
- Succession sow: Plant every few weeks for a steady supply of fresh carrots throughout the season.
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Daucus carota
- Type: Root vegetable
- Sun: Full sun
- Harvest: Approx. 50–65 days
- Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
- Approx. 400 Seeds pkt
