Carrots

75 days. Lovely, lemon-yellow roots are bright and sweet! Good for a summer to fall crop, these have large 8-inch roots and strong tops. Crunchy and full of juice!

• 75 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

75 days. One of the most darkest (and antioxidant rich) carrots we have seen, with an incredibly deep purple color. Roots are sweet, finely flavored with hints of wild berry taste in their flavor. This superfood treasure was originally selected and improved from some traditional carrots found in a market in northern India, and by selecting for the darkest roots, this variety is now one of the blackest carrots available from skin to core.

This fine carrot is delicious raw or cooked! It’s also used as a dye, and it makes a stunning dark purple juice. Add a squeeze of lemon to turn juice bright pink. Amazingly, it retains its color after cooking and is incredibly high in anthocyanins and a 100 gram serving provides more than half of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C. If left in the garden, it makes an exquisite white, flower umbel tinged with lavender. A supremely sweet and heat-tolerant carrot.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

75 days. One of the sweetest, this variety was introduced in 1929 and is a large stump-rooted carrot with a deep red-orange center, great for juicing or fresh eating. This variety makes a fine, sweet juice with floral notes.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

70 Days. With its bright purple skin and flesh in shades of yellow and orange, this carrot is causing excitement in home gardens and at farmers markets! The spicy and sweet-tasting roots are great for marketing.

• 70 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

70 days. The original Danvers Half Long dates back to the 1870s. This strain “126” was improved in the 1940s. The old standard American carrot--adaptable and dependable. Thick 7-inch roots have good flavor.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

90-100 Days. Dara is a spectacular, vividly-colored variety similar to the traditional white-flowered Queen Anne's Lace that's been appreciated for years as delicate filler for beds and arrangements. Flowers open chaste white, change to soft pink, and finally turn deep, rich rose-purple. The lacy flower heads reach to 4' tall. Produces a large number of flowers over a long season.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Plant Height" 4'
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Sow in place in spring, or start plants indoors and grow for several weeks. Carefully set out after last frost. Requires full sun and rich soil. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season.

100+ Days. A very rare landrace from the Tessin region of Switzerland. These amethyst-colored carrots were rediscovered in the 1950s in the picturesque Alps village of Bre, where local women grew them for sale at farmers markets. “Gniff” is translated to “purple” in the local dialect. Being a landrace, this carrot expresses a range of colors, from its purple exterior to its violet-hued interior. This is a slow-growing storage carrot that is traditionally pickled by steaming, slicing and preserving them in olive oil, parsley, and garlic. A similar type was last described by Vilmorin in 1856 as “sweet, purple carrot with a pale yellow heart.”

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

75 Days. A delicious, lemon-yellow variety introduced in 1946 in the Vilmorin-Andrieux catalog as an improvement in flavor compared to most yellow carrots. It was named after the Doubs River, which flows through the Jura Mountains of France and Switzerland. It is a robust, slow-growing carrot with a uniform yellow color, suitable for harvest in the fall. The shape is cylindrical with an obtuse end and is excellent for storage.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

75 days. A super nutrient-dense heirloom from Europe. Plants are productive and vigorous, with cylindrical, deep orange roots that average 8-9 inches long and resist splitting, even when grown in heavier soils. Its silky-smooth texture makes Koral one of the very best for juicing. This excellent keeper carrot is widely grown in Europe but practically unknown in the USA. Superbly sweet and flavorful for making delicious carrot juice!

• 75 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

70 Days. A stocky, snow white Chantenay type large carrot with broad shoulders and good long-storage potential. It is believed to have originated in Afghanistan, but kept alive in European markets by rural women farmers in Kuttiger, Switzerland for 300 years or more. A fairly low maintenance and easy-to-grow carrot with a mild and delicate flavor.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

Our Favorite Carrot! Sweet, fruit-like flavor! This is a Japanese Kintoki type (sweet red) carrot. These silky red carrots are grown near Kyoto, Japan, where they are traditionally eaten on the Japanese New Year, often carved into the shape of a plum blossom to represent fertility in the coming year. These carrots have an exceptional texture and a very sweet, slightly watermelon flavor. A perfect variety for late summer, fall, or winter gardening, the bright red color becomes much darker when grown in the winter. (This variety will not do well if planted in the spring.) Long, tapered roots grow to 10 to 16 inches long. These reign supreme as a roasting, grilling, dessert, and fresh juicing carrot! Possibly the finest flavored carrot on the planet! 

• 70-90 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

55 days. A superb baby-type carrot with deep orange color; developed in France for canning and pickling. Sweet 3-6 inch carrots are great for snacks. A good source of vitamin A. Wonderful!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

75 days. Here is a vigorous producer with creamy white roots that are very mild, delicious, and fine flavored with a very small core. White carrots were grown in the Middle Ages and have become very rare. We are glad to offer this productive variety.

• 75 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

A super-long carrot from Japan, Manpukuji is descended from the ancient Japanese long carrot types of the Edo period. This variety is sweet, especially when harvested after fall frost. Traditionally served as ‘Namasu’ (grated carrot salad) for Japanese New Year celebrations. Also an incredible snacking carrot that is ideal for eating fresh. Roots easily reach over 2 feet in length when grown in the right soil. A fantastic choice for market or giant vegetable growers that is sure to be a hit at your county fair!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

The best-tasting orange carrot we have tried, New Kuroda is sugary sweet and the texture is ultra-fine grained. An improvement on the famous Japanese Kuroda type carrot, the roots have a blunt tip and vibrant orange color. This refined root will please even the most discerning palates, but don’t let the silky soft texture fool you — this is a hardy breed. The roots can power through tough soil and blistering heat, producing winning roots under even the most brutal conditions. This Japanese heirloom was bred to withstand tropical heat and therefore is the top spring or summer variety that we have seen. This incredibly hardy variety thrives in cool weather as well and is ideal for fall planting also. This may be the best carrot we have tried, period!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

90 days. Massive heart-shaped roots grow to one pound each. Can be a shy seed producer and seed souces can be scarce, so we are excited to offer this old French variety! Despite their large size, the brilliant orange roots are crisp, sweet, and mild. Their blunt shape makes them superior for heavy or shallow soils. Known as “Guerande” in France, it was first introduced in the U.S. in the late 19th century. Excellent storage type.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

55-70 Days. These small, round carrots are so popular in France. The tender, orange globes are superb lightly steamed. This little carrot is great for home and market gardens, as this variety is fairly uniform and easy to grow even in heavy soils. These have by far the highest amount of vitamin A of any carrot we tested, 2-3 times as much as most! They also have maximum flavor!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

70 days. Gorgeous reddish-purple exterior is smooth and very attractive—an unusually refined appearance. The purple outside makes a nice contrast with the brilliant orange interior, especially when served as slices on relish trays, platters and more. Roots typically reach 7-8 inches long; half-long root habit means you can get well-formed roots even in somewhat tight or heavy soil. The flavor is spicy-sweet and wonderfully complex — great for snacking, and kids really seem to love them! The anthocyanin-rich purple coloration is a valuable bonus, and the roots contain lots of lycopene as well. Bred by Dr. John Navazio.

• 6-8 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 2-3"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Daucus carota
  

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

95-100 Days. Amazing color and flavor! Potentially the world’s richest plant-based source of anthocyanin, this carrot from India is so rich in the dark pigmented antioxidant that the roots are practically black! It is especially well suited for the south and performs better than other carrots in extreme heat, though it tastes better when harvested in the fall or winter. Its flavor is richer and sweeter than a regular orange carrot, and the color deepens as carrots mature, even bleeding like a beet when cut. This variety is best suited for planting in summer, June to Sept. in North America.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

75-80 Days. Best grown in the fall! This tasty and nutritious red variety from India is extra rich in antioxidants -- very high in beta carotene and lycopene. Red carrots have been cultivated in India since antiquity. Popular for a range of recipes, especially in jams and chutneys. Lycopene is an antioxidant that is most nutritionally effective when cooked with a fat. Consequently, many traditional recipes combine red carrots with oils or fats. These are also great for juicing!

• 75-80 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

70 days. Our favorite orange carrot for juice, with intense flavor, hints of ginger, and an incredible, earthy sweetness! The Vilmorins of France mentioned this variety in 1885 and said it had been grown a “long time” then. A large, handsome variety with bright red-orange, 10 to12- inch long roots.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.

The delectable, lemon-yellow roots have a unique shape! These carrots have a fine-grained texture that is crispy and juicy with plenty of natural sugar. This variety hails from Uzbekistan and is popular across central Asia. Widely adaptable, this variety produced sweet roots even in the hot summer months during our Missouri greenhouse trials, but it is equally vigorous and tasty when grown in cool weather. Called “Mshak” in Uzbek, this variety is easy to grow in a range of soils and temperatures and the flavor is superb. We love this as a snacking or cooking carrot, and in Uzbekistan and Central Asia it is an essential ingredient in plov, or pilaf, a signature dish of that region.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 12-18 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Ideal Temperature: 50-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 2-3" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Daucus carota

Growing Tips: Carrots require light and fluffy soil in full sun, adequate moisture but only average fertilizing. Surface sow; press in gently and provide consistent irrigation. Best in cooler weather.