Despite its Italian-sounding name, San Valerio—also known as Saint Valery—is a classic French heirloom with roots tracing back to the 1600s. It gained popularity in the late 19th century through the famed Vilmorin-Andrieux seed company and was later introduced to the United States in 1885 by James Vick and Sons of Rochester, New York. Known for its long, slender, deep orange roots, this main-season variety offers a sweet, earthy flavour and crisp texture. Traditionally grown for fresh eating and juicing, it performs reliably across a range of soils and cool climates. A time-tested favourite for gardeners seeking heritage varieties with both flavour and legacy.
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Carrot
Daucus carota
Very nutritious vegetable originating from central Asia. Richest vegetable in vitamin A. Used by ancient Greek physicians as stomach tonic, known in Roman times and widely used as a vegetable by 13th century. Sunny spot. Good in all soils, likes well drained friable soil, fertilised for previous crop. Thin to 20-50mm and use thinning's as baby carrots. Sow seed direct, keeping seeds moist, can cover with hessian or similar until germination which is usually about 5-6 days, then uncover to let light in. Rotate crops to prevent disease build-up. Cleaned carrots store well in cool conditions. Sow spring, summer and autumn, best not sown in heavy frost.
600-900 seeds per gram
Carrot seeds planting information:
| Tropics: | Feb-Nov |
| Subtropic: | Feb-Nov |
| Mild: | Sep-May |
| Cold/Frost: | Sep-Feb |
| Plant space cm: | 2-5 |
| Row space cm: | 25-30 |
| Depth cm: | 0.5-1 |
| Best soil temp: | 10-30 °C |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 600-900 |
| Rate per hectare: | 3-4.5kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 65-90 |
Companion Planting
Try these plants as good neighbours for Carrots
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W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Carrot seed count is 600-900 seeds per gram. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.
