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Bolero Carrot — Root vegetables

75days to harvest

10-17days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant ¼ inch deep in rows 12 inches apart. Make successive plantings every 2-3 weeks.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Deep, well-drained, loose soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 2-3 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright orange throughout
Size: 7-8"
Shape: Cylindrical, blunt-tipped, Nantes type
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet and crunchy with smooth texture

In the kitchen

Premium fresh eating, juicing, cooking, baby carrots when harvested young

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Carrot rust fly, aphids, wireworms
Diseases: Generally disease resistant, occasional bacterial soft rot
Resistance: Alternaria Blight (High); Bacterial Blight (Intermediate); Cavity Spot (Intermediate); Cercospora Blight (Intermediate); Powdery Mildew (High)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	August – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	July – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	June – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	April – December
11	—	—	January – February	March – December
12	—	—	January – February	March – December
13	—	—	January – February	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels carrot fly and aphids with strong sulfur compounds

LeeksDeters carrot fly and other root pests through aromatic compounds

RosemaryStrong scent masks carrot aroma from carrot fly, repels various pests

SageRepels carrot fly and cabbage moths with aromatic oils

LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides ground cover and weed suppression

TomatoesDifferent root depths minimize competition, tomatoes may deter carrot fly

RadishesBreak up soil for carrot growth, mature quickly before carrots need space

MarigoldsRoot secretions reduce nematode populations harmful to carrots

Avoid

DillCan stunt carrot growth and reduce yields when planted too close

ParsnipsCompete for same soil nutrients and space, attract similar pests

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit carrot germination and growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 41
Protein (g): 0.93
Fat (g): 0.24
Carbohydrate (g): 9.58
Fibre (g): 2.8
Sugars (g): 4.74
Vitamin A (µg): 835
Vitamin C (mg): 5.9
Vitamin E (mg): 0.66
Vitamin K (µg): 13.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.138
Folate (µg): 19
Calcium (mg): 33
Iron (mg): 0.3
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 35
Potassium (mg): 320
Zinc (mg): 0.24
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Bolero Carrot

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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