Gniff
Variety
Approved Data
created by Stefan P. at 31.01.2021
Color
white
Sowing
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Storage variety from Ticino. Grows slowly. Color is purple outside, white inside, very decorative. Forms short-stubby carrots with a length of about 10-15 cm. Sensitive to wetness.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Do not sow on freshly fertilized soil. Keep evenly moist during germination. If necessary, cover with protective netting because of pests. Observe crop rotation. Can form a lot of foliage. Thin out again later if necessary. Unwashed carrots can be stored for up to 6 months when grown late at approx. 2° C. Only harvest well-matured carrots and not before October.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
8 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
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
Blight of carrot
Root knot nematodes
Carrot fly