OF this Root there are several sorts, viz. the Red Carot, the Swelling Orange Carot, which is the forwardest, and the Yellow Ca∣rot.
The Ground most agreeable for this Root is a light, warm and sandy Soyl, and withal rich in Heart. The usual way was to dig the Ground for them, which for small quantities for Gardens is the best; but of late Years the Farmer easeth himself of that great charge, by Ploughing it deep, which serveth as well; but it must be well har∣rowed and laid fine, otherwise it will be trou∣blesom to Hoe, which is the chief care and charge required about it, for it must be three times Hoed, which will cost 30 s. an Acre to be well done; but those that Sow but a little for their own use, their Gardiner or other Servants may do it, being no difficult thing to learn; the chief care being to set them apart, for if two or more grow together, they will be small and come to nothing, and the cutting the Tops of them with the small Hoe kills the Roots.
There are two Seasons for Sowing Carots, one is about February, for forward Carots, and those will be ripe about the beginning of July; and the other Season is in July and August for Winter Carots, and those will be ripe and fit to draw in October.
These Roots are of great use, not only for the Table, but also for Swine, Geese, Poultrey, and Rabets. The best way to keep them all the Winter, is to lay them in dry Sand; and if you would reserve any for Seed, let them be the fi∣nest.