{"product_id":"carrot-cape-market","title":"Carrot Cape Market","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShort Summary for Carrot Cape Market\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrot Cape Market is a \u003cstrong\u003efast-growing cylindrical carrot\u003c\/strong\u003e variety known for its \u003cstrong\u003estrong, healthy tops\u003c\/strong\u003e and good root development. It produces attractive, uniform orange roots with a crisp texture and is well suited to home gardens and open-field production. Carrots perform best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e with loose, well-drained soil. Cape Market has a germination period of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e and reaches maturity in about \u003cstrong\u003e90–110 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions for Carrot Cape Market\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Sowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow from \u003cstrong\u003espring through autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e when conditions are suitable. In warmer areas, carrots can also be grown outside the main season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun. Choose a position receiving \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 hours of sunlight daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Space:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003egarden beds, raised beds, containers and open-field production\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a balanced fertilizer and avoid excessive nitrogen, as this can encourage leafy growth at the expense of root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor for \u003cstrong\u003eaphids, cutworms and carrot pests\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good soil drainage and crop rotation can help reduce disease problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when roots have reached a suitable size and colour, generally around \u003cstrong\u003e90–110 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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