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'Nelson' Carrots |
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Nantes hybrid. Early, 6-inch, blunt, deep-orange roots for harvest as baby, bunching or full-sized roots. Tops are strong under hot conditions.
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.5 Stars)
Taste: (4.5 Stars)
Yield: (4.5 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.5 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 4
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 12/17/2010 by
ewor
- A novice gardener
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Marion, Indiana, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Planted Park seeds directly in poor soil, mostly clay, under a black walnut tree with heavy shade in the morning. Harvested them throughout the summer, but after 151 days they remained delicious. I decided to wait even longer to see and finished the crop after 229 days, and after several days of frost. The Nelsons remained unusually good. A must for next season, may be my favorite carrot. |
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Reviewed on 12/15/2010 by
Earthwalker
- An experienced gardener
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Tioga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: Fewer than 103 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This is the best fast-growing carrot variety for spring planting here in NY. It dependably produces tender, sweet carrots in hot conditions. |
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Reviewed on 10/01/2008 by
Digit
- An experienced gardener
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Spokane, Washington, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Reliability is where this variety really comes through. Over the course of many years, Nelson has consistently performed well in my garden. Excellent Nantes taste. |
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Reviewed on 08/21/2005 by
JET
- An intermediate gardener
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Maryland, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| an improved nantes variety that matures fairly quickly |
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