Wild carrot is a member of the family once named Umbelliferae - so called because their flowers are arranged into a flat umbrella-like head or umbel (the modern name of Apiaceae refers to the Greek for celery). Carrot can be identified from other common members of this family because the bracts fringing the umbel are three forked. Wild carrot flowers from June to September, most flowers being off white but quite often with a small central group or a single central flower of a dark red. Once flowered the umbel folds inward, clearly showing the forked bracts, & the developing head of seed becomes concave. The whole structure has a distinctive ‘bird’s nest’ appearance which can be present throughout winter. Sowing the seeds Tolerates most soils, prefers partial shade, Sowing time throughout the year, with best results sowing August to September. Prepare the soil by lightly scarifying to create a shallow broken surface. Sprinkle evenly The seed Then rake the seed lightly into the surface. Will grow in grass Always use a good quality seed compost Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation. Seeds are packed into Glassine envelopes or zip-lock bags to keep them fresh Thanks for looking. Wild Carrot Approx. 100 Seeds, Daucus Carota Wild Flower Seed
