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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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58 reviews
- Shirley K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/8/26Shin kiroda carrots
Good germination.. Growing well. I can't wait until I can harvest them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/10/26Hey Shirley,
That's wonderful to hear that your Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds are germinating well also!
It sounds like you've got them off to a great start and we can't wait to hear how your harvest turns out! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us and our gardening community. We're so glad you're enjoying them!
Keep on growing 🌻
- Lloyd R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/2/26Gardening beekeeper
Seeds are doing great!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests11/2/26Hey Lloyd,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so thrilled to hear that your Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds are doing great! That's exactly what we love to hear. We hope you enjoy a wonderful harvest!
Keep on growing 🌻
- SungEun L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/29/26Best harvest
I have been trying carrots for couple years but I have to say this year was the best harvest with the carrot seeds that I got from BI. I chaos garden the carrot seeds in Feb and had the best success!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/3/26Hey SungEun,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so stoked to hear that this year was your best carrot harvest with our Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds as well! We'd love to know what you did with all of those carrots!
Keep on growing 🌻
- D.J. S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/25/26First time grower
So, this was my first time growing carrots in Northern NY (zone 5a/4b) and I can't be more pleased with my 13ish pound harvest. In hindsight I probably should've waited till mid November to harvest for more sweetness, but I got excited and impatient 😅 I already have a packet saved in my cart for next spring. I can't wait to grow these again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests10/26/26Hey D.J.,
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🥕 We're so thrilled to hear that your first time growing Shin Kuroda Carrots was such a success, especially with that amazing 13ish pound harvest in Northern NY. We love your enthusiasm, and it's awesome that you're already planning to grow them again next spring! Happy growing! 🌱
Keep on growing 🌻
- Andrea M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/17/26Super tasty
Taste amazing. My horse loves them as much as I do!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests10/20/26Hey Andrea,
That's awesome to hear! We're so glad your Shin Kuroda Carrots are tasting amazing and that your horse is enjoying them just as much as you are. Thanks so much for being part of our growing community and for sharing your experience!
Keep on growing 🌻