Seeds Berlikum Winter carrot - Daucus carota Berlikum

Winter Carrot Berlikum - Daucus carota

A traditional winter carrot, flavorful and hardy, ideal for late harvests and long-term storage.

Introduction summary

The Berlikum winter carrot is a robust variety prized for its sweet and mild flavor. It is an essential root vegetable for winter gardens due to its good frost resistance and excellent storage capacity. Perfect for soups, stews, or raw consumption.

Origin and botanical family

• Origin: Northern Europe, traditionally cultivated in the Netherlands

• Family: Apiaceae (umbellifers)

• Historical notes: grown for centuries for its storage qualities and winter hardiness

Botanical description and characteristics

• Mature height: 30-40 cm foliage

• Habit: upright, feathery leaf rosette

• Leaves: finely cut, dark green

• Root: long, cylindrical, bright orange with firm crunchy flesh

Sowing and cultivation

• Sowing period: May to July for winter harvest

• Ideal germination temperature: 12-20 °C

• Germination time: 10-21 days

• Sowing depth and spacing: 1 cm deep; rows 25-30 cm apart; thin to 3-5 cm spacing

• Soil type: light, deep, well-drained, rich in organic matter, neutral to slightly acidic pH

• Exposure: full sun

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

• Water needs: regular watering especially during germination and growth

Care and maintenance

• No pruning needed

• Protect from carrot fly with insect nets

• Crop rotation recommended

Harvest

• Harvest time: 100-130 days after sowing, Sept-Dec

• Maturity: firm, deep orange roots

• Yield: 4-6 kg/m²

• Storage method: cool cellar, sandy pit, or buried bin

Garden uses

• Best grown in open ground with full sun

• Companion plants: onions, leeks, lettuce

• Rotation: avoid planting carrots in the same spot for at least 3 years

Culinary uses

• Sweet, mild flavor, crunchy texture

• Delicious in soups, roasted, mashed or raw

• Tip: add ginger for warming flavor

Ecology and curiosities

• Supports pollinators and biodiversity

• Strong against cold winters

• Can also be grown in deep containers

The Berlikum winter carrot is a reliable and tasty root vegetable for winter gardens, with excellent storage and frost resistance.

Bag of 6 grams for 35M²