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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 Carrot
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
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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- 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 🌻️
- LilCotTX, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/20/25First timer!
First time growing carrots successfully. I planted in a container with previously used soil, new compost, perlite and topped with vermiculite. Started seeds Sept 17 and harvested Dec 20. Full sun in Houston zone 9. Some were ready and but others not so I will come back in a few more weeks.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests12/22/25Hey LilCot,
Congratulations on your first successful carrot harvest! We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your growing success with our Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds! Your container setup sounds perfect - that mix of previously used soil, new compost, perlite and vermiculite topping is spot on. Three months from seed to harvest is fantastic timing, and it's totally normal for carrots to mature at slightly different rates, so coming back in a few weeks for the rest is a great plan! We love that you're getting such great results in Houston's zone 9. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!