Koral Carrot

I grew Koral carrots in the New Orleans Northshore area for the first time this year. I sowed the seeds in late January or early February. I was very pleased with the ease of germination, growing, and harvesting. The ones that I picked on about April 15th were delicious. The ones that were partially shaded were not big enough to harvest until May 12th (travel also prevented earlier harvest in May) were a little bitter. I would advise to harvest when temperatures are predicted to reach 85 degF for several days, and certainly before you have your first 88 degF day. Next year I will plant in October, November, and late January (warm weeks) for a staggered harvest. Water frequently! I loved the short, fat shape, as the carrots were able to grow to full length with a nice, hefty mass in about a foot of potting soil in plastic bins.

These grew great in our Front Range Colorado garden. They were easy and one the most delicious and sweet carrots we grew. Many carrots I try to wait for a light freeze to intensify sweetness, but with these it wasn't necessary. They also thrived into the fall and early winter for late harvesting, so I could use them fresh into the cool fall season.

We grew four kinds of carrots this year (2017). After doing a taste test competition among them, we found that this carrot was the best among them. It also grew very well compared to a couple of the other kinds of carrots. Will be growing it again next year.

Seeded directly in good garden soil right around the time of last frost. Watered in the beginning but infrequently after the greens came up despite summer drought. All that sprouted matured well. Long, thick fruits are up to half a pound in weight and of perfect taste. Will plant again next year.