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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75 days
Family: Apiaceae
Type: Chantenay Type (Learn More)
Native: Africa, Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Roots are 5" long at their peak.
Variety Info: Smooth, tapered, deep orange/red roots with blunt ends. High moisture content contributes to its superior flavor. 'Shin Kuroda' is a Chantenay type carrot.
Attributes: Good for Heavy Soil, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In very warm climates, carrots are grown primarily in fall, winter, and spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth.
Days to Emerge: 10–25 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: 1"
Row Spacing: 6"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin 1 every to 3"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For best flavor and texture, harvest carrots before they get larger than their optimal size. Peak harvest period lasts about 3 weeks, longer in the fall. Late summer sown carrots are sweetened after having been kissed by light frost; however, harvest before soil freezes, which might destroy the crop. In USDA zone 5 or warmer, carrots can be left in the ground for storage provided they are heavily mulched; harvest as needed on days the ground is not frozen.
- Patrice K.Rated 5 out of 5 stars9/22/25Love this carrot!
These carrots were awesome. I am just annoyed that I deleted the images off my phone! I have tried several different varieties and really loved the flavor of these. I also like that they are a shorter carrot so I can use them in some of my shallower raised beds. I am ordering more for this next spring!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/22/25Hey Patrice K.,
What a fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Shin Kuroda Carrots were awesome and that the flavor really won you over!
Oh no, we totally feel your pain about deleting those photos - there's nothing more frustrating than accidentally losing pictures of your beautiful harvest! But it sounds like these carrots made such an impression that you'll have plenty more photo opportunities when you plant your next batch.
We love that you've found the perfect carrot variety for your shallower raised beds! Shin Kuroda carrots are such a great choice for exactly that reason - they pack all that wonderful sweet, crisp flavor into a shorter, stockier root that doesn't need the deep soil that longer varieties require. It's so satisfying when you find a variety that works perfectly with your specific garden setup!
It sounds like after trying several different carrot varieties, these Shin Kuroda have really earned their place as your go-to choice. Your experience with both the great flavor and practical growing characteristics will be so helpful for other gardeners who are looking for carrots that perform well in raised bed situations.
Thank you so much for sharing such an enthusiastic review and for being a returning customer! We can't wait for you to grow another amazing crop this spring!
Keep on growing 🌻️
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- WhitneyRated 5 out of 5 stars2/11/255 Stars
I love this carrot! I haven’t had much success in the past, but this year I was in awe by how big and successful I was with this particular carrot. I just planted even more for hopefully another great harvest! Obviously they taste amazing as well!
- Denise Z.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/27/255 Stars
Love everything so far