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Carrot Flak seeds suppliers

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Lad, May 18, 2011.

  1. Lad

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    Hi many years ago I saw some carrots that were huge called Flak. Anyone know of a seed supplier please?
     
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    I think Seeds of Italy (Franchi) sell Flak carrot seed, athough it may not be precisely the same variety as used by giant veg growers for big, competition size carrots.
     
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    I always remember seeing these Carrots at c 18" to 2' long carrots but they have to be sown in June.
     
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    They have a deal on them here
     
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    Just bought some from Ebay, Thanks for the help.:yess:
     
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