St. Valery Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Price: $2.95
SKU: 3090181St. Valery
80 to 90 days — Also known as 'James Scarlet.' The roots are smooth, bright orange-red and grow ten to twelve inches in length. They are exceptionally sweet and tender. Like most carrot varieties, 'St. Valery' grows best in light, sandy soil.
Documented as early as 1883 by Vilmorin Seeds of France, although they stated at the time that this was already an old variety. Each packet contains one gram, which is approximately 400 seeds.
Planting Instructions:
Loosen rich, well-drained soil to a depth of one foot, in a location that receives 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight per day.
Plant outdoors in spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep, ½ inches apart in rows that are spaced 12 to 18 inches apart.
Keep moist until germination. Thin to 1 to 2 inches apart after the seedlings are 1½ inches tall.
Water as required and keep soil cultivated to control weeds.
Plant outdoors in spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep, ½ inches apart in rows that are spaced 12 to 18 inches apart.
Keep moist until germination. Thin to 1 to 2 inches apart after the seedlings are 1½ inches tall.
Water as required and keep soil cultivated to control weeds.
Informational References:
- "Les Plantes Potageres: Description et Culture des Principaux Legumes des Climats Temperes," Vilmorin-Andrieux et Cie, Paris, 1883.
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★★★★★ Great flavor
By Nichole Reierson on August 4, 2022
By Nichole Reierson on August 4, 2022
I searched for this particular variety for a few years and was unsuccessful locating the seed in canada. Victory seeds had them and I'm very glad I finally found them. This carrot is the best carrot flavor I've had. Easy to grow, delicious, great texture. Very pleased.
