The finest flavour and so crisp and delicate that it actually has to be hand dug, not just pulled out by the tops. You can enjoy these as baby carrots (they colour up quickly) or longer at 15-20cm (6-8"). These deep orange carrots are high in Vitamin A and sugars.
Mokum is an Amsterdam type. Be sure to plant this variety in soil that has been deeply cultivated. Use a garden fork to break up all dirt clods and remove all stones. And thinning carrots is critical if you want them to grow straight and unblemished.
Details
Botanical Name
Daucus carota 'Mokum'
Common Name
Mokum Carrot
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Root
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Canning
- Freezing
Fruit Colour
- Orange
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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