Root vegetables are sown directly into the ground and can be stored for a long time after harvest. In this category, you will find early and late carrot seeds as well as beetroot seeds.
The varieties include the round Parijse Markt 4 carrot - also suitable for growing in a pot, the late Berlikumer 2 Perfekcja and Koral carrots for storage, the Opus F1 hybrid, and Cylindra beetroot with a cylindrical root that is convenient to cut into slices.
How to grow root vegetables
Sowing - sow carrots from March to June and beetroot from April to June, directly into the ground in rows.
Soil - light and deeply loosened, without fresh manure, which causes the roots to fork.
Thinning - dense seedlings must be thinned so that the roots have room to grow.
You can find more vegetables in the vegetable seeds category.
Frequently asked questions
Why do carrots take a long time to germinate?
Carrots take 2-3 weeks to germinate. Until then, the soil must remain consistently moist.
Which carrots are suitable for storage?
Late varieties, such as Berlikumer 2 Perfekcja and Koral.
