Daucus carota 'Ochsenherz BIO' – Rare juice and storage variety with a unique shape

Daucus carota 'Ochsenherz BIO' is a unique and rare carrot variety that stands out for its short, stubby roots with a broad, beet-like shape. This organic variety produces light orange roots 10–12 cm long and 6–8 cm wide, which are both visually attractive and tasty. Ochsenherz BIO is known for its juicy, sweet, and aromatic roots, making it an excellent choice for juicing, culinary applications, and late-harvest harvests.

Characteristics of Ox Heart Organic

Oxheart BIO is a late carrot variety with striking properties:

• Short, blunt roots with a wide beet shape: ideal for juice and special dishes

• Length 10–12 cm, width 6–8 cm; light orange color

• Very strong foliage: facilitates harvesting and supports healthy root growth

• Juicy, sweet and aromatic: excellent for fresh consumption and juice production

• Late harvest and storage: harvestable 140–160 days after sowing, suitable for late consumption and storage

Oxheart Organic combines excellent taste, robust growth, and a visually attractive shape, making it a rare and valuable variety for the vegetable garden.

Culinary applications

The roots of Ochsenherz BIO are versatile and tasty:

• Juice: ideal for fresh carrot juices due to the juicy and aromatic roots

• Raw: as a snack or in salads

• Boiled or steamed: retains sweetness and aroma

• Decorative: the wide beet shape makes them particularly suitable for presentation in dishes

The unique shape and color make Oxheart Organic not only culinary-appealing, but also a talking point in the vegetable garden and kitchen.

Sowing and cultivation instructions

Sowing method

• Sow directly outdoors, sowing depth: 0.5 cm

• Row spacing: 30–40 cm

• Row spacing: 10–12 cm (do not sow too close together to allow room for the wide roots)

• Thinning: thin out later to about 30 plants per m²

Location

• Sunny locations for optimal root development

• Soil: light, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil

• To protect against carrot fly: open, windy locations or cover with netting

• Do not use fresh fertilizer when sowing to prevent cracks and lumps.

Harvest

• Harvest period: 140–160 days after sowing

• The roots are suitable for late consumption and storage

Crop rotation

• Grow carrots in the same place only every 6 years

• Compatibility: Grows well with corn, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and potatoes

Benefits of Ox Heart Organic

1. Rare and unique variety: short, blunt roots with a wide beet shape

2. Excellent for juice: juicy, sweet and aromatic

3. Late harvest and storage: suitable for autumn and winter use

4. Strong foliage: supports healthy root growth and facilitates harvesting

5. Organic farming: ideal for sustainable vegetable gardening practices

6. Versatile: suitable for raw, juice, cooking and decorative dishes

7. Compatible companion planting: good together with conventional vegetables