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Botanical Interests Carnival Blend Carrot Seeds

Botanical Interests Carnival Blend Carrot Seeds

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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

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.