Black Knight (Treated)
(Daucus carota var. sativus)
Product ID: 1861T
New! Carrots for flowers.
Lots of little, mauve-colored flowers form the 1 1/2-3" umbrella-shaped blooms. This is actually an edible carrot, but it bolts very early making it a nice cut flower addition. Long, sturdy stems help to make it a great filler in arrangements. Ht. 42-48". Avg. 17,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 100-110
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Growing Information:
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GERMINATION: 12-16 days at 60-65°F (16-18°C).
CULTURE: Outdoors (recommended) - Sow thinly in rows, covering lightly, in early spring after danger of frost. Indoors - 6-8 weeks before planting out. When the first true leaves appear, transplant into larger containers. Harden off and transplant out after last frost.
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun; average, well-drained soil. Tolerates dry soil.
SPACING: 9-12". Provide support if exposed to windy areas.
USE: Fresh cut flower, back of beds, borders.
HARVEST: Approx. 80% of flowers in umbel are open. Flowers should be crisp white with only slight green tint or dark purple and no hint of pollen shed depending on variety.
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
