{"product_id":"carrots-rainbow","title":"Carrots - Rainbow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon GMO, Heirloom, 65-80 days to maturity. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese require a sandy type soil that doesn't have rocks or lumps so the roots can easily grow directly downwards. Sow directly in full sun by making a shallow drill, sprinkle the seeds lightly, and cover with approximately 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch soil. Water Well and keep the soil damp until germination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3 weeks after germination carefully thin the carrots to 1\" apart. I like to simply cut the greens down to the soil level rather than pulling them out and disturbing the neighboring growth. Thinning this way also keeps the carrot flies at bay.  After gemination water once or twice a week depending on the rainfall in your area. These bright eye-catching carrots grow approximately 8\" and are a sweet. They're popular with kids and at farmer's markets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrots offer significant health benefits, primarily from beta-carotene for eye health, helping night vision, and macular degeneration as they prevent age-related eye diseases. They're also known for heart health, digestive health blood sugar regulation, immune boosting, brain health, and skin and hair health. Seems you just can't go wrong with carrots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retired Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559990575261,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/3759\/4269\/files\/carrots1.jpg?v=1768145091","url":"https:\/\/retiredgardener.com\/products\/carrots-rainbow","provider":"Retired Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}