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Carrot Amsterdam Forcing 3 (Sprint) AGM Seeds

Name: Carrot Amsterdam Forcing 3 (Sprint) AGM Seeds
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 11839
Price: 1.0 GBP
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Botanical Name: Daucus carota

2000 SeedsSKU: 11839

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Carrot Amsterdam Forcing 3 (Sprint) AGM Seeds are a premium variety, celebrated for their uniform, cylindrical baby carrots and exceptional sweet flavour. With their vibrant orange colour and tender texture, these carrots are a delight to grow and enjoy. One of the earliest varieties available, they thrive when sown early and protected with cloches, producing a reliable harvest over a long season. Lift them as baby carrots for a truly special spring treat – steam them gently and toss in butter for a dish full of fresh flavour. Ideal for garden beds or containers, this versatile carrot variety is a must-have for any kitchen garden.

Key information

Botanical Name: Daucus carota

Genus: Carrot

For outdoor sowing
When February to July.
Where In a prepared seed bed.
How Sow thinly in rows 25cm apart. Cover lightly with 1.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-21 days. For continuous crops sow every 2-3 weeks.
Care When harvesting, select alternate young carrots from the row, at approx. 7.5cm long, allowing the remainder to develop fully. No other thinning is needed if sown thinly. Keep well watered to prevent the roots splitting. Keep weed free at all times.
Harvest May to October. Lift remainder in October, remove soil from roots and store in dry sand.

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Carrot Amsterdam Forcing 3 (Sprint) AGM Seeds

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FAQs

Want to know more about our Carrot Amsterdam Forcing seeds? We answer your questions here.

When to sow Amsterdam Forcing carrots?

Providing you can give them some protection with a cloche, Amsterdam carrot seeds can be sown as early as January. They are one of the earliest varieties that can be grown. They can be sown right through to July for a continuous supply of fresh and delicious carrots.

How to stop slugs from eating carrot seedlings

The best way to keep slugs from eating your carrot seedlings is to ensure that the area around your seedlings is clear of weeds and places for slugs to hide.

Does one carrot seed make one carrot?

Yes, one carrot seed will produce a single carrot, just like with leeks, beetroot, parsnips, radish and turnips.