Carrot White Küttiger [Daucus carota]

The biennial carrot 'White Küttiger' is a traditional white Swiss late-season variety with roots up to 20cm long and tapering. Firm, aromatic flesh with a strong flavor. Ideal for direct sowing, no pot cultivation, sowing all year round, good for mixed cultivation, harvesting of the roots.

 Description 
The 'White Küttiger' carrot is a traditional white carrot variety from Aargau in Switzerland. The carrot is a robust late-season variety that is suitable for summer harvesting and medium-long storage. The roots are conical and tapered with a maximum length of approx. 20 cm. The roots develop firm, aromatic flesh with a strong flavor and are white throughout with a very slight yellow tinge. Suitable for direct marketing.

 General information 
Plant family: Apiaceae
Life cycle: Biennial
Days to harvest: 150 days
Plant height approx.: 40 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: Medium
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to -12°C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Permeable, stone-free, humus-rich loamy soil

pH value: 6 to 7

 Sowing and planting information 
Germination type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 1-3 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 3-20 °C
Germination time: 20-30 days
Plant and row spacing: 4x40 cm

Germination ability of seeds: 5-6 years

 Mixed culture 
Optimal mixed culture: Pea, Dill, Lettuce, Garlic, Chard, Lamb's lettuce, Leek, Radish, Onion, Cauliflower
Unfavorable mixed culture: Fennel, Parsley, Parsnip, Celeriac, Celery

 Sowing by climate zone 
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Direct sowing is possible all year round. The plants are ideally placed in a sunny location.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Direct sowing from March to June is recommended. The plants should ideally be planted in a sunny location.

 General recommendations 
Due to the simple and uncomplicated germination, direct sowing in rows is recommended. The sowing can be done very densely, and by separating the seeds later, the small and too densely growing young carrots can be harvested early to give others the space they need to grow.
Carrot 'White Küttiger' does not tolerate waterlogging.

 Additional tips 
In principle, carrots can be sown all year round in warm climates. Very cold temperatures only delay growth, which only extends the cultivation period. Carrots do not tolerate fresh fertilizer and the soil must be free of stones larger than 2 cm. Otherwise, the roots may grow in different directions and the quality of the harvest may be significantly impaired. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, it is recommended to add biochar and primary rock flour.

 Type of propagation 
Propagation occurs via seeds.

 Plant care 
Since carrots germinate very slowly, other plants should be removed regularly. Occasional loosening of the soil leads to good growth results. Regular watering results in faster growth with better quality roots. Loosened, nutrient-rich soil and planting in mixed culture is sufficient. No fertilization necessary.

 Other names 
Botanical names: Daucus carota
English names: Carrot
German names: Möhre, Karotte, Rübe
Portuguese names: Cenoura
Spanish names: Zanahoria
French names: Carotte, La carotte

 Origin 
Country: Switzerland