Daucus carota ssp. sativus 'St Valery' (Carrot 'St. Valery')
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0.1m
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0.3m
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1-2 years
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4 hours care
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Botanical name: Daucus carota ssp. sativus 'St Valery'
Other names: Carrot 'St. Valery'
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Genus: Daucus
Variety or cultivar: 'St Valery' _ 'St Valery' is a perennial plant typically cultivated as an annual for its long, conical, orange edible roots. This heirloom variety produces long, tapering roots with strong orange colour and good flavour.
Daucus carota ssp. sativus 'St Valery' is: Deciduous
Daucus carota ssp. sativus 'St Valery' (Carrot 'St. Valery') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 1-2 years.
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Cultivation: Plant in deep, fertile, sandy soil in full sun. Do not grow carrots in soil which has been manured during the past year. Dig soil over in the autumn and prepare bed in spring with general purpose fertilizer 1-2 weeks before sowing.
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