Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green with subtle orange undertones in stems
Shape: Feathery, wispy foliage
Flavour: Mild, delicately sweet carrot flavor without earthiness; crisp and fresh with tender texture.

Garnish for salads, soups, and plated dishes; blended into smoothies and sauces; finishing touch for grain bowls and eggs

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
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5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
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13	January – December	—	—	January – December

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

ChivesRepels carrot fly and aphids while improving soil health

LettuceProvides ground cover and shares similar growing conditions without competition

RadishBreaks up soil for better carrot root development and deters carrot fly

OnionsStrong scent masks carrot odor from carrot fly and other pests

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and shares similar nutrient requirements

LeeksRepels carrot fly through scent masking and vertical growth saves space

MarigoldDeters nematodes and other soil pests while attracting pollinators

SageRepels carrot fly and cabbage moths with aromatic compounds

DillCan stunt carrot growth and attracts carrot fly when mature

AniseInhibits carrot germination and early growth through allelopathic effects

CorianderMay compete for nutrients and can inhibit carrot seed germination

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

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