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carrot 'Marion'

Daucus carota 'Marion'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Daucus
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

A cultivar producing blunt-tipped, rich orange carrots to around 15cm long that will overwinter well in the ground in all but the coldest regions. Carrots can be harvested from August through until March

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; see Carrots (Grow your own)

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to carrot root fly and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years