Carrot 'St Valery'

Daucuscarota

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Daucus (DO-kus)
Species
carota (kar-OH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Albertville, Minnesota

Aston, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Avondale, PA (Zone 6b) | March 2011 | positive

These carrots are absolutely fantastic. They are now a staple in my garden. Excellent growth an uniformity. I grow these 2" apart in rows...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | January 2006 | neutral

I have not grown this variety, information only.

Introduced into the US in 1885. This carrot makes 8" to 10" roots that st...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | neutral

Seeds of Change offers this description: "French heirloom with sweet, tender flesh. We found this carrot to have the highest amount of fr...Read More

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