Cara
Variety
Cara
Approved Data
created by Schnubaerli at 01.01.2022
Seed packet
Features
Color
orange
Fruit shape
elongated
cylindrical
dulled
Location
deep soil
Taste
sweet
Season Overview
Sowing
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Description
Develops early (even in the tunnel) sweet carrots, orange to the heart; but also produces top yields of excellent quality in summer or autumn. Suitable for freezing. (Seed molting)
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
2-3 weeks at 5-20 °C. Sow outdoors, row spacing 30 cm, water, cover with 2 cm of soil. Separate to 2-5 cm apart. Keep weed-free and evenly moist.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
2 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
2 cm
Companion Plants
Arugula / Rocket
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Cauliflower
Chard
Chili
Chives
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Cress
Dill
Garlic
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Leeks
Lettuce (Endive / Escarole / Erisée)
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Onion
Onion (Spring onion)
Oregano
Pak Choi
Pea
Pepper / Paprika
Radish
Radishes
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Blight of carrot
Pests
Root knot nematodes
Carrot fly
