‘Touchon’ Carrot

A quick-growing heirloom from France, dating from the late 1700’s. Still a favourite with many growers (after 200 years) because it has a fine crisp texture and an excellent sweet flavour.

The roots don’t taper much and are quite blunt-tipped. It is a good one for winter storage – it stays sweet for several months after lifting. But also a great carrot for use fresh, as it has such a good flavour.

To store carrots, just lift in autumn once the weather has cooled, but before heavy frost. Trim the foliage and sort out any damaged ones to use straight away. Store perfect roots in layers in sand, sawdust or dry potting compost making sure they don’t touch. Stored in a cool but frost free place (eg a garage) they will happily keep through to the following spring.

Good keeper, early & tasty.