{"product_id":"fothergills-rhs-carrot-maestro-f1-seeds","title":"Fothergill's RHS Carrot Maestro F1 Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Daucus carota 'Maestro F1', a highly refined, premium-grade hybrid cultivar within the Nantes carrot group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, possessing superior hybrid vigour that ensures rapid, uniform root development and excellent seedling establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSweet and Smooth Roots:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces beautifully uniform, cylindrical roots with a smooth skin, a crisp texture, and a high natural sugar content that delivers a rich, sweet flavour far surpassing standard supermarket varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Disease Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Bred with modern genetics to feature excellent natural resistance against Alternaria leaf blight and cavity spot, ensuring the plants remain healthy, productive, and resilient in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Harvesting Season:\u003c\/b\u003e Holds its firm quality exceptionally well in the soil before lifting, providing a versatile, long cropping window that is perfect for steady, successional kitchen harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReliable Garden Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e An excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels, combining robust disease defenses with dependable, high-yielding results in traditional plots or deep raised beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c\/b\u003e A highly rewarding, health-boosting crop to cultivate at home, serving as a fantastic natural source of beta-carotene, dietary fibre, and essential antioxidants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e For a steady, non-stop supply of sweet carrots, sow small successional batches every 2 to 3 weeks from March through to July. Sow seeds thinly directly into finely raked, weed-free, stone-free, and well-drained soil 1cm deep, in rows spaced 30cm apart. Position in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarrot Fly Prevention:\u003c\/b\u003e To deter the common carrot root fly, sow seeds thinly to minimize the need for thinning later, as the scent of crushed foliage attracts the pest. Alternatively, cover the entire bed with a fine insect mesh immediately after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture and Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil consistently and evenly moist during dry summer spells. Providing a steady supply of water prevents the developing roots from splitting and ensures a juicy, tender texture. Keep the rows well-weeded to reduce competition for nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting and Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Pull alternative roots early to enjoy as tender baby carrots, leaving the remainder to grow to full maturity. Harvest maincrop roots as needed through to October, or lift them in late autumn, trim the foliage, and store in boxes of damp sand in a cool, frost-free shed for winter use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57701568610687,"sku":"FTG-10398","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_RHS_Carrot_Maestro_F1_Seeds-1.webp?v=1780825659","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-rhs-carrot-maestro-f1-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}