A truly lovely heirloom which is still a firm favourite nearly 300’s later. The roots are quite blunt tipped making lifting easier & stores incredibly well. Touchon also matures quite early forming sweet, tender carrots with a delightfully pleasing crunch. Definitely worth a try. Expect roots roughly 20cm (8”) long.   
 
CULTURE – Directly sow March-June in shallow ½” (1.5cm) deep rows. 4 seeds every 6” (15cm) along the row. Once plants establish thin to just 1 plant every 6” (15cm). lift November & store in cool dry sand until needed. Do not be tempted to eat carrots over a year old as the root matures carrots can go a little woody. Try & not put into newly manured ground as this may cause roots to fork or become distorted.