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Carrot Autumn King Organic Seeds
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A reliable and robust maincrop variety, Carrot Autumn King (Organic) produces large, deep-orange roots with excellent flavour and long-term storage potential. Perfect for late-season harvests and overwintering in the ground.
Seed Quantity:
Seed Information
- Plant Type Vegetable / Fruit
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy
- Germination Time 10-20 Days
- Harvest Time 60-70 Days
- Best Season To Grow Spring - Early Summer
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 15-20 CM - Foliage Height
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No
Carrot Autumn King is a classic heritage maincrop variety known for its impressive size, strong tops, and rich, sweet flavour. These organic seeds yield uniform, tapering roots that grow well into autumn and store beautifully through winter—ideal for hearty meals, roasting, or raw snacks.
It’s well-suited to open-ground growing and performs best in deep, stone-free soil. Resistant to splitting and bolting, Autumn King is a dependable choice for growers who want a late-harvest carrot with traditional flavour and good keeping qualities.
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Type: Maincrop
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Root Shape: Long, tapering, uniform
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Flavour: Sweet and full-bodied
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Sowing Period: April–July
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Harvest Time: October–January
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Storage: Excellent – ideal for cellaring or leaving in ground
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Certified Organic Seeds
Grow Carrot Autumn King for a bountiful autumn harvest that keeps on giving through the colder months—naturally grown and full of flavour.
Growing & Care Instructions
A Classic, Late-Season Crop with Superb Flavour and Storage
'Autumn King' is a popular, large-rooted carrot ideal for late sowing and winter storage. These organic seeds produce rich orange roots with excellent flavour and resilience — perfect for gardeners seeking reliable, nutrient-dense crops.
🛒 What You’ll Need:
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Organic Carrot 'Autumn King' seeds
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Fine, stone-free soil or raised bed
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Peat-free compost or sandy loam
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Rake, watering can, and optional row markers
Organic Carrot 'Autumn King' seeds
Fine, stone-free soil or raised bed
Peat-free compost or sandy loam
Rake, watering can, and optional row markers
🌿 Growing & Care Instructions
1. Sowing (Best Apr–Jul)
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Sow directly where they are to grow.
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Prepare fine, crumbly soil free of stones to avoid forked roots.
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Sow thinly, 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart.
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Water gently and keep moist until germination.
Sow directly where they are to grow.
Prepare fine, crumbly soil free of stones to avoid forked roots.
Sow thinly, 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart.
Water gently and keep moist until germination.
2. Germination
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Germinates in 14–21 days.
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Keep soil evenly moist and weed-free.
Germinates in 14–21 days.
Keep soil evenly moist and weed-free.
3. Thinning
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Once seedlings reach 2–3cm tall, thin to 5–7cm apart.
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Thin during cool, still evenings to avoid attracting carrot root fly.
Once seedlings reach 2–3cm tall, thin to 5–7cm apart.
Thin during cool, still evenings to avoid attracting carrot root fly.
4. Growing On
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Water during dry spells to prevent root splitting.
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Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds — use balanced organic fertiliser if needed.
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Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Water during dry spells to prevent root splitting.
Avoid nitrogen-rich feeds — use balanced organic fertiliser if needed.
Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
5. Harvesting
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Ready in 70–90 days from sowing.
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Harvest from October through winter as needed.
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Lift gently with a fork and twist off tops to store.
Ready in 70–90 days from sowing.
Harvest from October through winter as needed.
Lift gently with a fork and twist off tops to store.
Sow in summer, harvest in winter — ‘Autumn King’ delivers flavour and staying power.
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