Daucus carota
Grown and eaten in Asia and Europe 1,000 years ago, these colorful carrots are available once again. Just like the popular orange carrots, red, purple, and yellow carrots contain plenty of vitamin A and other healthful nutrients. Carnival Blend carrots can also be harvested when only 3"–4" long for gourmet baby carrots.
About
Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Africa, Eurasia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Roots are 8"–10" long at their peak
About Carnival Blend Carrot Seeds
Daucus carota
PURPLE: Purple skin, orange interior, tapered roots. RED: Red skin, yellow interior, rounded ends. YELLOW: Yellow skin, yellow interior, tapered roots. ORANGE: Orange skin, orange interior, tapered roots
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
Planting Info
Planting Carrot
Days to Maturity
65–75 days
Plant Spacing
1"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Roots are 8"–10" long at their peak
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage |
This packet sows up to 21 feet. |
| Row Spacing |
6" |
| Seed Depth |
¼" |
| 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. |
| 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. |
