Rolanka Carrot Seeds 120

Certified Biodynamic and Organic

Long, large carrot with rounded shoulder. Has smooth skin, and is deep orange, evenly colored throughout with a strong, sweet, aromatic flavor both raw and cooked. Excellent storage variety. With good cultivation practices, these carrots can reach up to 1 lb. each, and store well, remaining sweet and flavorful over many months. We’ve found these to be very reliable and of an excellent large size and great flavor.

Description

Rolanka Carrot Seeds

DAYS TO HARVEST
65-75

SOWING
Sow rolanka carrot seeds .5-1″ apart just under the soil surface. Keep soil consistently moist until germination.

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sun

SOIL REQUIREMENTS
Sandy to medium clay/loam

PLANT HEIGHT
Greens can be ~8″

PLANT SPACING
Around 35 days, thin carrots to about every 2″ harvesting baby carrots and greens in between.

HARDINESS ZONES
Greens will die with frost, however, roots will remain intact in the soil and can even sweeten until a hard frost (28-30 degrees).

HARVEST
Harvest Rolanka ~65 days from planting. You can pull a carrot or two to check if they are at the desirable size. Often, carrots will push their “shoulders” up out of the soil when they are ready for harvest.

COMPANION PLANTING
Grows well with peas, beans, chicory, endive, and lettuce or chives, onions, or leeks. Rosemary, sage, and lemon balm may help keep carrot flies at bay.

USES & COOKING SUGGESTIONS