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🥕 Carrot ‘Vita Longa / Autumn King 2’
🥕 Botanical Name: Daucus carota
🥕 Type: Hardy Annual (Vegetable)

Carrot ‘Vita Longa’ (also known as Autumn King 2) is a classic maincrop variety producing long, straight, deep-orange roots with a sweet, crisp flavour. Renowned for its excellent storage qualities, this dependable carrot is ideal for autumn harvesting and winter use. Vigorous and reliable, it performs well in open ground and raised beds, making it a favourite for home gardeners and allotments alike.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual vegetable
Root Length: 20–25cm
Harvest: September – November
Position: Full sun; light, stone-free soil

Growing Information

Sow: April – June directly outdoors
Germination: 14–21 days at 10–20°C
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 5–7cm apart
Care: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid fresh manure to prevent forking

Why You’ll Love It

Long, smooth roots with excellent flavour
Ideal maincrop carrot for storage
Reliable and high-yielding variety
Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and freezing

Top Tip

Cover carrot rows with fine netting or fleece to protect from carrot root fly and improve germination.

Perfect For

Kitchen gardens & allotments
Autumn and winter harvesting
Fresh eating & cooking
Long-term storage

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