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Moon Carrot (32)
This is something I doubt you've even seen before, let alone grown! The moon carrot, aka Seseli gummiferum, is a species in the carrot family that looks like it came from a different planet. We often refer to Dara and Ammi as 'fancy carrots' but these take it to a whole other level!
This is a hardy biennial plant, growing a low rosette of chalky blue leaves in the first year followed by an impressive bloom stock the following summer. If left to set seed, the plant will die and self-sow. If you harvest the stem as a cut, or dead-head it before seed has been set, the plant may send up more flowers and is more likely to perennialize.
This species is native to mountainous regions in central Europe and requires well draining soil. Other than well draining, it doesn't seem overly picky. Reportedly hardy to zone 5 and warmer, but we aren't 100% sure on that one. Planted in full sun, the Moon Carrot has the potential to reach 24-36 inches in height and width.
These are for the adventurous growers. From what I can tell, they will make an interesting cut. Spent, dry seed pods can also be used. Please experiment and get back to us on how you used it!
About Tray Sizes (please read)
210 and 125 cell trays are full-sized trays, and three of these will fit in a shipping box.
50 cell trays are half-sized trays (unless otherwise noted) and two of these are the equivalent of one full sized tray. Six of these will fit in a shipping box. These trays are long and skinny. (Think hotdogs). There are not compatible with 25 cell half trays. Scoop scabiosa, veronica, solidago, gypsophila, hypericum, herbs, some tweedia, and others are grown in the 50 cell tray.
*Chrysanthemums are grown in the same 50 cell half tray as mentioned above, but due to their height, they take up twice as much space. So TWO half trays of mums takes up 2/3 of the box.
25 cell half trays are also half-sized trays, but they are short and square. (Think hamburgers). These are not compatible with 50 cell half trays. Limonium and astrantia are grown in this tray.
Gerberas are also grown in a 25 cell half tray, but are tall that the others, and FOUR of these half trays of gerberas fills a box.
18 and 32 cell trays are full sized trays specifically for our vernalized perennials. These have their own set of shipping rules (find details HERE) and cannot be combined with items grown in 210, 125, or 50 cell trays.
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