{"product_id":"carrot-seeds-amsterdam-forcing-3-the-earliest-finger-carrot-1000-seeds","title":"Carrot Seeds - Amsterdam Forcing 3 - The Earliest Finger Carrot (1000 Seeds)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe First Taste of Summer – Sweet, Slender, and Exceptionally Early.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmsterdam Forcing 3\u003c\/b\u003e is a time-honoured favourite, specifically bred for its ability to produce a crop faster than almost any other variety. Holding the prestigious \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/b\u003e, it is the gold standard for \"forcing\"—a technique used to encourage early growth by sowing under glass or cloches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eEach pack contains \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e1000 seeds\u003c\/b\u003e, providing a bountiful harvest of slim, cylindrical \"finger\" carrots. These roots are prized for their intense orange colour, smooth skin, and remarkably small core, which results in a tender, melting texture. With a high sugar content, they are exceptionally sweet when eaten fresh from the garden, but they are also robust enough to be frozen for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy 'Amsterdam Forcing 3' is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUltimate Early Cropper:\u003c\/b\u003e Can be sown as early as February under cover for a late spring harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Sweetness:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the highest-rated varieties in taste tests, perfect for snacking or salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmall Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers a uniform, tender texture with no woodiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContainer Specialist:\u003c\/b\u003e Their compact, slender shape makes them ideal for deep pots, window boxes, or raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e Amsterdam Forcing 3 (RHS AGM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1000 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun; light, stone-free, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSow Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e March to July (or Feb under cover).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1cm - 2cm (0.5 - 0.75in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Rows 30cm apart; thin to 2cm for baby carrots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e May to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e To avoid the dreaded Carrot Fly, try to thin your seedlings in the evening when the flies are less active. Better yet, \"thin as you eat\" by pulling every other carrot as a tender baby vegetable, leaving the rest to reach their full finger-sized potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Puzzle Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528239538509,"sku":"30933993830588","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/Amstradamforcing3.png?v=1773359909","url":"https:\/\/thefoalyard.co.uk\/products\/carrot-seeds-amsterdam-forcing-3-the-earliest-finger-carrot-1000-seeds","provider":"The Foalyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}