Nelson – Carrot Seed
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Product Description:
The Marie Ballard Aster Nelson Carrot Seed is a premium hybrid variety known for its uniformity, high yield, and exceptional flavor. With its deep orange color and smooth, cylindrical roots, the Nelson carrot is a garden favorite for both home gardeners and commercial growers alike. This fast-growing, disease-resistant carrot thrives in a wide range of soil types, producing carrots with a sweet, tender texture that is perfect for a variety of culinary applications.
Ideal for fresh snacking, roasting, juicing, or adding to soups and stews, the Nelson carrot offers excellent flavor and a consistent harvest. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, this F1 hybrid variety provides superior growth and high-quality carrots, ensuring a bountiful crop every season.
Features:
- Uniform, Deep Orange Roots: Produces smooth, uniform, deep orange carrots with a crisp, tender texture that are visually appealing and perfect for any dish.
- Sweet, Tender Flavor: Known for its natural sweetness and crunchy texture, making them ideal for fresh snacking, roasting, or adding to a variety of dishes.
- High Yield: The Nelson carrot provides an abundant harvest, ensuring plenty of carrots for both fresh consumption and storage.
- F1 Hybrid: Offers superior disease resistance, enhanced uniformity, and faster germination, ensuring healthy, high-quality crops.
- Versatile Culinary Use: Perfect for raw snacking, soups, salads, juices, and even roasted for a delicious side dish.
- Reliable Growth: Thrives in a variety of soil types and growing conditions, making it an easy-to-grow choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Specifications:
- Plant Height: 10-12 inches
- Root Size: 7-8 inches long, cylindrical and smooth
- Root Color: Deep orange
- Germination Rate: 85-90%
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Spacing: 2-3 inches apart between plants, 12-18 inches between rows
- Harvest Time: 70-80 days after sowing for full maturity
- Climate: Prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil; ideal for cooler growing seasons
- Storage: Carrots can be stored in a cool, dry place for several weeks, or frozen for long-term preservation
- Organic: Non-GMO F1 hybrid seeds
The Marie Ballard Aster Nelson Carrot Seed is the perfect choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, high-yielding carrot variety that provides great flavor, texture, and visual appeal. Whether you’re growing them for fresh consumption, juicing, or cooking, these carrots are sure to become a favorite in your garden and kitchen. Grow Nelson carrots and enjoy consistent, beautiful harvests all season long!
