Carrots Seed

Useful gardening information

Grow carrots for their excellent nutritional value, being rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin K1, potassium, and fiber, and their versatility to be eaten raw or cooked in various dishes. Growing them allows for a unique flavor and texture, access to specific varieties not in stores, and the rewarding experience of harvesting your own sweet, crunchy produce. Additionally, their relatively low-maintenance cultivation, requiring minimal attention beyond proper soil conditions, and their suitability for growing in limited spaces make them a worthwhile addition to any home garden.

Carrots require soft, fertile soil to produce roots of the finest quality. It is important that the soil be finely broken up to the full depth of the carrot roots and remain in porous condition until the crop is harvested. May be sown in succession from early spring to mid-summer and again in the fall. Sow in rows 14-16” apart and cover lightly. Firm soil over the seed, especially in dry weather. Thin to 2” apart in the row.

Seeds

JB115 Tendersweet

This aptly named carrot is the sweetest carrot anywhere! Long, tender roots and very rich orange color; coreless. An excellent all-around carrot for cooking, canning, pickling, baking, and juicing. Plant Tendersweet carrot vegetable seeds in full sun or partial shade for a bountiful summer harvest. Carrots average 8-9 inches long. 70 days.

3425 Rainbow Mix

A kaleidoscope of carrots, colorful mixture of 5 varieties of baby carrots. Included in mix are Atomic Red, Bambino (orange), Cosmic Purple, Lunar White, and Solar Yellow to create the perfect bunch of baby carrots, or full size carrots if you prefer.

TWT314 Imperator 58

The Imperator 58 is a Danver carrot that is a garden staple! This carrot variety grows to 9" long and 1 1/2" wide. It has a very sweet and tender flavor.
The Imperator 58 carrot is a colorful and crunchy addition to any home garden. Seeds produce nine inch long tapered roots with a bright orange color. Their tops are green and fluffy, growing up to eight inches tall. This crop requires sandy, well-drained soil with no rocks, in an area with full sun. Carrots take sixty five to eighty days to reach full maturity. The variety is sweet and tender, and is commonly found being sold in supermarkets.

TWT315 Scarlet Nantes

68 days These carrots are known for their outstanding flavor. One of the most popular and widespread varieties of carrot ever, Scarlet Nantes has been the original parent crop for countless of carrots now simply known as Nantes-style carrots. It is a hardy 19th century French heirloom grown for its classic 6" orange roots that have since become the staple of the gardening world. It is a carrot with bright orange, slightly tapered, 6" roots, tender and flavorful; standard for high quality carrots. First offered in catalogs in 1870.

TWT316 Danvers 126

Danvers 126 is a variety of carrot known for its broad shoulders, deep orange color, and conical shape, tapering to a blunt point. Released in 1947, this durable, high-yielding, and heat-resistant heirloom variety thrives in heavy soils and resists splitting. It's a versatile carrot, good for home gardens, canning, freezing, and storage, and can be grown as a cool-season crop.
Deep orange with a dark core. Tops are strong, healthy, and heat-resistant, aiding in harvest. Typically 6-7 inches long and 2 inches wide at the shoulder.

JB112 Sugarsnax

High in flavor and beta carotene make this a must grow carrot for the garden. Exceptionally sweet flavor, high beta carotene content, and resistance to a wide range of diseases. High in beta-carotene, an antioxidant and important source of provitamin A. This super long, slim carrot grows to 12" and keeps its tenderness and flavor, it's the ultimate snack. 68 days.

VOS008 Atomic Red

Kids will love to grow this carrot for its name and color, adults will appreciate its nutritional value and high doses of cancer-fighting Lycopene. Cook this one up to see its true scarlet color. Send your garden into the stratosphere with Atomic Red Carrots! Carrots grow to about 8-11 inches long. 75 days.

BM75 Cosmic Purple

Wow - a purple carrot, orange inside, tapered 7", very sweet, these have extra healthy anti-oxidants, 60 days.

D9819 Baby Finger

Tiny gourmet great for salads.
An extra sweet, tiny Nantes type gourmet carrot only 4" long and 1" thick with smooth skin and small core. Perfect for serving whole and great for growing in containers. 65 days.

W167 Parisian

The Parisian carrot is a little round carrot that is a nineteenth-century French heirloom! this carrot variety is an early orange-red carrot that grows almost more like the shape of a large radish. Excels in clay or rocky soil where other carrots have problems developing properly. Its flavor is legendary and is highly sought after by gourmet restaurants. For any soil, ideal in patio pot, eat raw or steamed, 60 days.

JB283 Purple Haze F1 Hybrid

Beauty and bigness! Interesting novelty purple carrot has smooth roots averaging 10-12 inches, but can easily reach 16", with bright orange centre and very sweet flavor. Upright tops average 14-16 in/36-42 cm in height. Cooking dissolves the purple color. All America Selections Winner. 70 days.

3502 Black Nebula

These gorgeous carrots are deep purple ( almost black skin )from skin to core. They are 9-10" long with a tapered shape and sweet taste. They do not loose their color when cooked, getting even darker. The juice is also intensely purple and can even be used as a dye for food, easter eggs or fabrics. Add lemon juice to turn the juice bright pink! 75-80 days.

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