Cool Garden stuff: Medieval Carrot! Jaune du Doubs
I stumbled across a variety of carrot that dates back to the Cookbooks of 14th century France.
Jaune du Doubs. Doubs is a region of France near the swiss border and Jaune (think Jaundice) is French for yellow. So yes, a period yellow carrott.
I ordered 10 packs of seeds and they came in on Monday.
This link is actually for the carrot page - their website is a bit wonky.
http://www.ohioheirloomseeds.com/Other_Seeds.html
Also, there is a nifty online web app that can provide you a planting guide based on your physical location:
It has 3 date columns:
- Start seeds indoors
- Transplant seedlings into the garden
- Direct sow seeds
Just enter your zip code or city:
http://allthingsplants.com/apps/calendar/?q=
I"m thinking about making a long raised bed for the carrots. Some of them will get planted at the local community garden. A few of the seed packets might be given out as largesse.