Very early Amsterdam Adam carrot
Daucus carota Adam
Very early carrot with soft, sweet flesh. Perfect for early sowings or under cover. Ideal for spring harvesting and fresh eating. An early variety with fast growth and sweet taste. Amsterdam Adam is perfect for impatient gardeners or early season harvests.
Description
Amsterdam Adam Carrot (very early) – Daucus carota
Summary
Amsterdam Adam is a very early carrot known for its tender texture and sweet flavour. A great choice for early sowing and quick spring harvests. Perfect for eating raw or lightly cooked.
Origin and botanical family
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Bred in the Netherlands, famous for vegetable selection
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Family: Apiaceae (umbellifers)
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The orange carrot was popularised by Dutch growers in the 17th century
Botanical description
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Height: 20–30 cm
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Habit: upright foliage
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Leaves: finely divided, light green
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Root: straight, cylindrical, 15–18 cm, deep orange
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Very tender and flavourful
Sowing and growing conditions
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Sowing period: from February under cover, March–May outdoors
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Germination temperature: 10–20 °C
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Germination time: 10–20 days
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Depth: 0.5–1 cm
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Spacing: 2–3 cm between seeds, 15 cm between rows
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Soil: light, sandy, stone-free, neutral pH
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Sun exposure: full sun
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Thinning: at 3–4 leaves, leave 2–3 cm between seedlings
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Watering: regular, especially during dry periods
Care and maintenance
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Mulch after germination to retain moisture
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Weed regularly
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Protect from carrot fly with netting or companion planting
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Avoid fresh manure
Harvest
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Ready: about 65–70 days after sowing
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Best harvested young for tenderness
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Yield: 2–4 kg/m²
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Storage: short-term; keep cool and dark or consume quickly
Garden placement
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Ideal for edges of vegetable beds or raised containers
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Good companions: radish, lettuce, leek
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Avoid planting after other umbellifers
Culinary uses
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Sweet and mild, perfect raw
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Great grated in salads or sliced for snacks
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Excellent in spring soups
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Tip: sow with radish for staggered harvests
Ecology and benefits
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Flowers attract pollinators if left to bolt
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Well suited to permaculture and urban gardening
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Low maintenance and beginner-friendly
Amsterdam Adam is a top choice for early sowing: tasty, quick to harvest, and easy to grow – a favourite in spring gardens.
Features
- Common name : Very early Amsterdam Adam carrot
- Category : vegetable
- Time to sow seeds : mid-March until early July
- Harvest : after 65 to 70 days
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