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Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Africa, Eurasia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Roots are 5" long at their peak.
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Heavy Soil
Growing Conditions
- Frost Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds
Daucus carota
Smooth, tapered, deep orange/red roots with blunt ends. High moisture content contributes to its superior flavor. 'Shin Kuroda' is a Chantenay type carrot.
Planting Carrot
Days to Maturity
75 days
Plant Spacing
1"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Roots are 5" long at their peak.
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 42 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 6" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | 1" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin 1 every to 3" |
| Germination | 10–25 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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51 reviews
- NorranaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/2/26Meg was right, these carrots are the best!
These Shin Kuroda carrots are awesome! They germinated quickly and even with my inconsistent watering schedule and Florida’s wacky weather this year these grew beautifully. In winter most of my garden bed is in shade so it was slow at the start but once they got more sunlight they quickly grew in size.
I even got two random carrots in the sand landscape bed on the side of the house!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Norrana,
We're so excited that your Shin Kuroda carrots turned out amazing despite Florida's crazy weather and that inconsistent watering schedule! It sounds like they really proved their resilience once they got some more sunlight. And how fun that you got two surprise carrots growing in your sand landscape bed - nature always finds a way! Thanks for sharing your Shin Kuroda carrot success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tiffany T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/22/26High germination
I haven't harvested yet but these always do great in my hot, humid climate (8a, Georgia).
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/4/26Hey Tiffany,
We're so happy to hear our Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds are giving you that excellent germination! You're going to love the harvest when it comes - Shin Kuroda carrots are known for their sweet, crisp texture and beautiful orange color. Thank you for sharing your growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- KimberlyRated 5 out of 5 stars2/20/265 Stars
Good quantity of seeds
- VeneseRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/265 Stars
I love BI seeds and products.
- Lucy R.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/31/25Massive!! And sweet!
All of mine came out so huge in Oklahoma, edmond. I cook a lot of Japanese food, wanted japanese carrots as I always noticed their carrots are so huge over there. Mine came out MASSIVE!! I'm soooo happy. They're beautiful with an amazing marble pattern too. Super sweet. The best!! I live in Texas now will be trying them here!!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests1/3/26Hey Lucy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your incredible experience with our Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you got such massive and sweet carrots in Oklahoma! That marble pattern you mentioned is one of the things that makes Shin Kuroda carrots so special - they really are stunning! It's so exciting that you're getting those authentic Japanese-style carrots you were looking for. We love that you're taking them with you to Texas and can't wait to hear how they do there! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️