Approx. 30-40 Seeds per Pack.

Add colour and variety to your winter kitchen garden with this unusual 3 Colour Carrot Mix from Franchi Sementi, Italy.

Instead of producing only the traditional orange carrot, this mixture contains varieties that develop attractive:

• Orange carrots

• White carrots

• Yellow carrots

The mix consists of medium-early carrot varieties with vigorous growth and good productivity. The roots are crisp and suitable for fresh eating as well as everyday kitchen use.

The three contrasting colours make this variety especially attractive for home gardeners who want something different from ordinary orange carrots.

Suitable Uses

The harvested carrots can be used for:

• Fresh salads

• Soups

• Roasting

• Vegetable dishes

• Juices

• Pickling and preserving

• Colourful food presentation

• Home kitchen use

Best Sowing Season in Pakistan

For the plains of Pakistan, including Lahore and similar warm-climate areas, the recommended sowing period is:

October to December

Carrots grow best during cooler weather. Avoid sowing during periods of excessive heat, as high soil temperatures can reduce germination and root quality.

Growing Temperature

Recommended Temperature: 15°C to 28°C

Cool to moderately warm conditions encourage healthy leaf growth and better root development.

Germination Time

14–21 days

Germination time may vary according to soil temperature, moisture and seed depth.

Why Grow 3 Colour Carrots?

This mix gives home gardeners the opportunity to harvest different coloured carrots from the same sowing. The orange, white and yellow roots create an attractive harvest while providing the same practical uses as conventional carrots.

It is especially suitable for:

• Home kitchen gardens

• Raised vegetable beds

• Deep pots

• Grow bags

• Terrace gardens

• Rooftop gardens

Botanical Information

Common Name: Carrot 3 Colour Mix
Botanical Name: Daucus carota L.
Type: Root Vegetable
Growth: Medium-Early
Root Colours: Orange, White & Yellow
Growing Season in Pakistan Plains: Winter

Source / Variety Reference

Product characteristics and variety identification have been referenced from Franchi Sementi, the original seed producer. Franchi describes this variety as a medium-early mixture of carrot varieties producing white, orange and yellow roots, with vigorous plants and good production.

Additional variety information was cross-referenced with Seeds World / Seemnemaailm and Bloomy Seeds.

Sources:
Franchi Sementi – Carote in Miscuglio, Product Code GLBZ23/42
Seeds World / Seemnemaailm – Carrot “Colorate” Trio Mix
Bloomy Seeds – Carrot Mix Colorful Blend Medium-Early Franchi Seeds

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Select the Growing Area

Choose a location receiving approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight per day.

Carrots can be grown in:

• Open ground

• Raised beds

• Deep containers

• Grow bags

For containers, use sufficient soil depth so the roots can develop freely.

2. Prepare the Soil

Carrots require loose, light and well-drained soil.
The soil should be soft, crumbly, free from stones, well drained and deep enough for root development.
Mix well-rotted vermicompost into the soil before sowing. Vermicompost helps improve soil structure, keeps the soil soft and loose for better root development, and adds gentle organic nutrients that support healthy carrot growth.
Avoid compacted or heavy soil because it may result in short, forked or misshapen carrots.
Avoid adding fresh manure immediately before sowing.

3. Sow Directly

Carrots generally perform best when direct-sown where they will grow.

Avoid transplanting seedlings because disturbing the young taproot may cause malformed carrots.

4. Sowing Depth

Sow seeds approximately:

0.5–1 cm deep

Cover lightly with fine soil.

Do not bury carrot seeds too deeply.

5. Keep the Soil Moist

Water gently after sowing.

Keep the upper soil layer consistently moist during germination, but avoid waterlogging.

Because carrot seeds are small and germinate gradually, allowing the surface to dry completely can reduce germination.

6. Germination

Expected germination:

14–21 days

Recommended growing temperature:

15°C–28°C

7. Thin the Seedlings

Once seedlings are established, remove excess plants gradually.

Maintain approximately:

3–5 cm spacing between plants

This gives individual carrot roots enough room to develop properly.

8. Watering

Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing period.

Avoid repeated cycles of:

very dry soil → excessive watering

Inconsistent moisture can affect healthy root development and may lead to poor-quality or cracked roots.

9. Fertilization

Use moderate and balanced nutrition.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer because it may produce lush foliage at the expense of good root development.

Carrots generally benefit from soil with adequate phosphorus and potassium to support healthy root formation.

10. Harvesting

Harvest when the roots reach a useful mature size.

Depending on weather, variety and growing conditions, this medium-early carrot mix can normally be harvested approximately 90–95 days after sowing.

Loosen the soil gently around mature roots before pulling them to avoid breaking the carrots.