Carrot varieties are described as early or maincrop varieties, but also either short-root or long-root varieties. These names give you an idea of when they will crop and the type of soil they're ...

Choose winter-friendly carrot types, like Nantes, Kuroda, or Chantenay. They do best in cooler areas and have great flavour. Carrots like soil that is loose, sandy, and drains well. To help the ...