These fast-growing, quick maturing carrots are perfect for early crops and can be grown under cloches or cold frames. Carrot 'Amsterdam Forcing' produces excellent cylindrical roots in a classic, deep red-orange and can be harvested at finger-size with a deliciously sweet flavour. For a continuous supply, sow these carrots at 14 day intervals. Direct sow carrot seed outdoors, in a weed free, sunny position in fertile, light, well drained soil. Carrots dislike freshly manured soils so seed beds are best prepared in autumn, well in advance of spring sowings. Sow carrot seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (½in) in drills 30cm (12") apart. Germination will take 10 to 20 days. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 5cm (2") apart. Where space is limited, growing carrots in containers will also produce a worthwhile crop. Water well to encourage germination. Once germinated, carrots should be watered only when necessary to keep the soil moist as excessive water may