A bunch of four Autumn King carrots with the tops attached on a wooden table
Close up of Autumn King carrots with tops attached, on a wooden table
A bunch of four Autumn King carrots with the tops attached on a wooden table
A bunch of four Autumn King carrots with the tops attached on a wooden table
Close up of Autumn King carrots with tops attached, on a wooden table
A bunch of four Autumn King carrots with the tops attached on a wooden table

Seeds of Scotland

Carrot - Autumn King

£2.00

Daucus carota - approximately 400 seeds.

 

A popular main crop carrot due to its dependable growth and good storage characteristics, known for being tough and growing well in many conditions.

 

 

 

 

Growing Info

We sow our 'Autumn king' carrots in May/early June to harvest large roots in the Autumn for storing over winter.  Roots can also be left in the ground and harvested overwinter in milder areas with well-drained soils however, when left in the ground they can be vulnerable to hungry mice.

Covering with fleece or insect mesh will help guard against carrot root flies as well as keep in some extra warmth.

TIP: When thinning your carrots under mesh or fleece, do so on a rainy day or in the evening, when the carrot root flies are less active. 

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

Postage

All seeds are posted via Royal Mail 1st Class at a flat rate of £3.00. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales.