Jaune du Doubs Carrot, French Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - This French variety’s name comes from the yellow color of its skin (Jaune) and the region in eastern France around the Doubs River. It has bright-yellow 8-10" conical roots and a sweet, distinctive flavor that improves with cooking; roots retain their color. Stores well. 60-70 days.

• Bright yellow skin
• Conical shaped roots
• Roots grow to 8-10 inches
• Sweet flavor improves with cooking
• Stores well
• 60-70 days

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost, or as soon as soil can be worked. Keeping the soil moist throughout the germination period is important to success. Misting the planted area daily or covering is recommended. Carrots are slow to germinate and need steady moisture until germination. Sow successively throughout the season for fresh carrots.

Direct seed 1/2" apart

Plant 1/4" deep 

Rows apart 16-24"

Thin 4-6" apart

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