One of the sweetest, this variety was introduced in 1929 and is a large stump-rooted carrot with a deep red-orange centre, great for juicing or fresh eating.  A good market variety that is smooth and refined in shape.
 
200 seeds
 
Germination:
Carrots are a cool-weather crop, best sown direct as soon as the soil is workable in spring, or in late summer for winter harvest.  Heavy soils are a problem for root development, so prepare the soil thoroughly before planting or, if you are in a clay soil area, consider growing in raised beds or even containers.  Carrots also need moisture to keep from splitting.  With these needs met, they are virtually trouble-free.  Thin the seedlings to 8cms apart.  Harvest the roots as soon as you want, but certainly when they are less than 5cms across; the smaller the tastier.