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Features
Family
Apiaceae (formerly Umbelliferae). Carrot family, includes angelica, carrot, caraway, cilantro, dill, fennel, chervil, and lovage.
Native
Africa, Eurasia
Life Cycle
Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Plant Height
Roots are 8"–10" long at their peak.
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Tendersweet Carrot Seeds
Daucus carota
Long, slender roots with a rich orange color. 'Tendersweet' is an imperator type carrot.
Planting Carrot
Days to Maturity
70–80 days
Plant Spacing
1"
Light Required
Full sun, but will also grow in part shade.
Plant Height
Roots are 8"–10" long at their peak.
Planting Depth
1/4"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 6" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
| Seed Spacing | 1" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 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. |
| Special Sowing | Carrot seeds are small; carefully sow 1/4" deep. Rows should be 6" apart. Another method is to make planting holes 3" apart on a square grid system. Sow 2 seeds per hole; thin to 1. Yet another idea is to sow radish seed between the carrots; radishes come up fast, thus breaking the soil crust for the carrots. After the radishes are harvested, the carrots will happily utilize the spaces once occupied by the radishes. In the fall, mulch carrots to prolong the harvest period. |
| Special Care | When 1" tall, thin to 2" or 3" apart, depending on variety. Don’t pull the seedling out, as this might disturb and damage the root of the neighboring seedling; instead, cut off the seedling at ground level with scissors. If carrot crown is exposed, cover with mulch or soil to prevent "greening", which results in bitter flavor. The same location should not be sown with members of the carrot family any more than once in 3 years. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For best flavor and texture, harvest carrots any time before, and until they reach 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 may 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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