Carrot Mix Colorful Blend Medium‑Early Franchi Seeds

This carrot mix brings together several complementary varieties to give a vibrant blend of white, orange and yellow roots, ideal for colourful rows in the garden and eye‑catching bunches at harvest. The roots are tender, crisp and sweet, perfect for eating fresh, roasting, steaming or adding a splash of colour to salads and side dishes.​
With a medium‑early growth cycle and vigorous foliage, plants crop well even in small kitchen gardens, raised beds or market‑garden plantings. The multicolour effect makes this mix a favourite with home gardeners, food lovers and anyone who wants carrots that look as good as they taste.​

🌱 Sowing

• Sow direct in open ground on a fine, stone‑free seedbed.

• Make successional sowings to extend the harvest window and keep the soil evenly moist for even germination.​

☀️ Light

• Prefers full sun but will tolerate light partial shade, especially in warmer periods.​

💧 Watering

• Water regularly in dry spells to avoid checks in growth and splitting.

• Aim for steady moisture rather than heavy, infrequent soakings.​

🌡️ Germination

• Germinates in roughly 10–20 days in moist soil at mild spring temperatures.​

📏 Spacing & size

• Sow in shallow drills and thin to about 3–5 cm between plants for nicely shaped roots.​

• Keep 20–30 cm between rows to allow for weeding and airflow.

Bullet Technical Data

• 🌱 Sowing depth: approx. 1 cm​

• 📅 Sow: spring to early summer, once the soil has warmed (typically March–June in mild climates)​

• ☀️ Light: full sun or light partial shade​

• 🌡️ Germination: 10–20 days in favourable conditions​

• 📏 Height: low, feathery foliage typical of bunching carrots

• 🪴 Spacing: 3–5 cm in the row; 20–30 cm between rows​

• ⏳ Harvest: from around 70–90 days after sowing, depending on season and desired size​

• 🔢 Seeds: approx. standard packet

Tips & Tricks

• Prepare a deep, fine, stone‑free seedbed to help roots grow straight and well‑shaped.​

• Thin seedlings early to avoid overcrowding and use the thinnings as baby carrots.

• Keep beds weed‑free in the first weeks, when young carrots are slow to compete.

Garden‑to‑Table Recipe

Roasted Rainbow Carrot Tray bake (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 500 g mixed carrots (white, orange and yellow)

• 2 tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil

• Sea salt and black pepper

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• A handful of fresh parsley or chives, chopped

• A sprinkle of toasted seeds or chopped nuts (optional)

Method

1. Scrub the carrots, leave small ones whole and cut larger ones into even batons; spread on a baking tray.

2. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, then roast at 190 °C for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelised.

3. Whisk the honey and vinegar (or lemon), drizzle over the warm carrots, add the herbs and seeds or nuts, toss gently and serve as a colourful side dish.