Carrot - St. Valery/James Scarlet, 12" Long

Old French variety that produces extremely sweet and delicious carrots up to 12” in length Tender, sweet, and smooth roots Also known as the “James Scarlet” Days to Maturity | 70 days Carrot Seeds | Carrots are an annual cool-season crop, half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Sow seeds evenly in a very shallow furrow, about 1/4 inch deep, and keep seeds moist so they will germinate. Click here for complete Carrot grow guide Additional Details Carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.