Carrot - James Scarlet Intermediate (2,000 Seeds)

The Heritage Heavyweight – Reliable Maincrop & Top Exhibition Variety.

James Scarlet Intermediate is a legendary "old favourite" among British gardeners, renowned for its consistent performance and multi-purpose appeal. Whether you are growing for the kitchen table or the show bench, this variety delivers impressively long, tapering roots with a striking, deep orange colour that rarely splits.

Each pack contains a generous 2,000 seeds, making it an exceptionally high-value choice for larger plots or allotments. This variety is specifically prized for its broad shoulders, which not only make the carrots easy to lift from the soil but also provide a robust, hearty shape that looks stunning when displayed at horticultural shows. With a classic, rich carrot flavour, it is a quintessential maincrop variety for the traditional kitchen garden.

Traditional Quality & Superior Flavour – A Reliable Favourite for Generations.

• Exhibition Grade: Specifically bred for its uniform, long, tapering shape and broad shoulders—perfect for specimen growing and garden shows.

• Resistant to Splitting: Unlike some high-sugar hybrids, this variety is famously robust and holds its shape exceptionally well in the ground.

• Deep Orange Colour: Features a rich, vibrant hue both inside and out, packed with healthy beta-carotene.

• Excellent Maincrop Performance: A dependable producer of large, heavy roots that are ideal for roasting, mashing, and winter stews.

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Growing Instructions

• Variety: James Scarlet Intermediate (Maincrop)

• Pack Size: 2,000 Seeds

• Position: Full Sun; prefers deep, stone-free, well-worked soil.

• Sow Outdoors: April to July.

• Sowing Depth: 2cm (0.75in).

• Spacing: Rows 30cm apart; thin to 5–7cm (2–3in) apart.

• Harvest: June to November.

Gardener’s Tip: For exhibition-sized carrots, try making deep, conical holes with a crowbar or garden stake. Fill the holes with a sieved mixture of sandy compost and sow a few seeds at the top of each "station." This allows the roots to grow perfectly straight and unobstructed by stones or heavy clay. Always harvest in the evening to reduce the risk of Carrot Fly.