Winter carrot - autumn king - Flakkée
Daucus carota
Flakkée carrot: a hardy winter variety with sweet flavor, perfect for late harvests and long storage. Ideal for autumn sowing and self-reliant gardens.
Description
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
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Origin: old selection from the Netherlands
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Family: Apiaceae (umbellifers)
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Popular in Northern Europe for its reliable yield and resilience
Botanical description and characteristics
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Mature height: 25–35 cm (foliage)
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Habit: upright leaf rosette, vigorous
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Foliage: deep green, finely cut
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Root: long, conical to cylindrical, orange with colored core
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Firm texture, ideal for storage
Sowing and cultivation
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Sowing period: June to July for autumn-winter harvest
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Ideal germination temperature: 12–20 °C
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Germination time: 10 to 20 days
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Sowing depth: 1 cm
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Spacing: 3 cm between seeds, 20 cm between rows
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Soil type: deep, loose, light, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic
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Exposure: full sun
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Thinning: at 3-4 leaves, thin to 4-5 cm
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Water needs: regular watering during germination and dry spells
Care and maintenance
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Regular weeding to reduce competition
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Mulching helps retain moisture
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Susceptible to carrot fly – protect with insect netting if needed
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Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers to prevent forked roots
Harvest
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Harvest: 100 to 120 days after sowing, from October to December
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Harvest before hard frost to avoid root splitting
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Yield: high, up to 6–8 kg/m² under good conditions
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Storage: excellent in cellar, in-ground pit, damp sand, or buried bins
Garden use
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Best suited for autumn cropping
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Fits well in rotation after peas, lettuce or cabbage
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Companion planting: onions, leeks, radishes
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Only for open ground – not suitable for container growing
Culinary uses
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Sweet, full flavor, crunchy texture
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Excellent in soups, purees, glazed carrots or raw grated
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Great for winter vegetable juices rich in beta-carotene
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Tip: a pinch of cumin or coriander enhances cooked flavor
Ecology, facts and benefits
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Great winter crop for self-sufficient gardens
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Low maintenance after germination
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Suitable for long-term storage
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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
Features
- Common name : Carotte d'hiver de Colmar
- Category : vegetable
- Time to sow seeds : mid-March to early June
- Harvest : after 100 to 120 days
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8711117029502
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