Seeds Winter carrot autumn king de Flakkée - Daucus carota

Winter carrot Flakkée – Daucus carota

A hardy and productive winter carrot, ideal for late harvests and long-term storage. Perfect for autumn sowing and cold cellars.

A reliable winter classic for the garden

The Flakkée carrot is a traditional winter variety known for its cold resistance and excellent storage capacity. It produces large, deep-orange roots with a sweet taste – perfect for stews, soups or fresh juice. An ideal choice for gardeners aiming for a late autumn or winter harvest.

Origin and botanical family

• Origin: old selection from the Netherlands

• Family: Apiaceae (umbellifers)

• Popular in Northern Europe for its reliable yield and resilience

Botanical description and characteristics

• Mature height: 25–35 cm (foliage)

• Habit: upright leaf rosette, vigorous

• Foliage: deep green, finely cut

• Root: long, conical to cylindrical, orange with colored core

• Firm texture, ideal for storage

Sowing and cultivation

• Sowing period: June to July for autumn-winter harvest

• Ideal germination temperature: 12–20 °C

• Germination time: 10 to 20 days

• Sowing depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 3 cm between seeds, 20 cm between rows

• Soil type: deep, loose, light, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic

• Exposure: full sun

• Thinning: at 3-4 leaves, thin to 4-5 cm

• Water needs: regular watering during germination and dry spells

Care and maintenance

• Regular weeding to reduce competition

• Mulching helps retain moisture

• Susceptible to carrot fly – protect with insect netting if needed

• Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers to prevent forked roots

Harvest

• Harvest: 100 to 120 days after sowing, from October to December

• Harvest before hard frost to avoid root splitting

• Yield: high, up to 6–8 kg/m² under good conditions

• Storage: excellent in cellar, in-ground pit, damp sand, or buried bins

Garden use

• Best suited for autumn cropping

• Fits well in rotation after peas, lettuce or cabbage

• Companion planting: onions, leeks, radishes

• Only for open ground – not suitable for container growing

Culinary uses

• Sweet, full flavor, crunchy texture

• Excellent in soups, purees, glazed carrots or raw grated

• Great for winter vegetable juices rich in beta-carotene

• Tip: a pinch of cumin or coriander enhances cooked flavor

Ecology, facts and benefits

• Great winter crop for self-sufficient gardens

• Low maintenance after germination

• Suitable for long-term storage

• Resistant to light frost if mulched

The Flakkée carrot is a robust classic for autumn gardens. Combining hardiness, productivity and flavor, it stores very well through winter.

Bag of 6 grams for 15 m²