Jim's Favorite Carrot Seeds

Carrots Seed

Useful gardening information

Carrots require soft, fertile soil to produce roots of the finest quality. It is important that the soil be finely broken up to the full depth of the carrot roots and remain in porous condition until the crop is harvested. May be sown in succession from early spring to mid-summer and again in the fall. Sow in rows 14-16” apart and cover lightly. Firm soil over the seed, especially in dry weather. Thin to 2” apart in the row.

Informative articles found on the web:

Carrot Recipes
How to Sprout a Carrot Plant from a Carrot Tip

Seeds

JB115 Tendersweet

This aptly named carrot is the sweetest carrot anywhere! Long, tender roots and very rich orange color; coreless. An excellent all-around carrot for cooking, canning, pickling, baking, and juicing. Plant Tendersweet carrot vegetable seeds in full sun or partial shade for a bountiful summer harvest. Carrots average 8-9 inches long. 70 days.

3425 Rainbow Mix

A kaleidoscope of carrots, colorful mixture of 5 varieties of baby carrots. Included in mix are Atomic Red, Bambino (orange), Cosmic Purple, Lunar White, and Solar Yellow to create the perfect bunch of baby carrots, or full size carrots if you prefer.

JB112 Sugarsnax

High in flavor and beta carotene make this a must grow carrot for the garden. Exceptionally sweet flavor, high beta carotene content, and resistance to a wide range of diseases. High in beta-carotene, an antioxidant and important source of provitamin A. This super long, slim carrot grows to 12" and keeps its tenderness and flavor, it's the ultimate snack. 68 days.

VOS008 Atomic Red

Kids will love to grow this carrot for its name and color, adults will appreciate its nutritional value and high doses of cancer-fighting Lycopene. Cook this one up to see its true scarlet color. Send your garden into the stratosphere with Atomic Red Carrots! Carrots grow to about 8-11 inches long. 75 days.

BM75 Cosmic Purple

Wow - a purple carrot, orange inside, tapered 7", very sweet, these have extra healthy anti-oxidants, 60 days.

D9819 Baby Finger

Tiny gourmet great for salads.
An extra sweet, tiny Nantes type gourmet carrot only 4" long and 1" thick with smooth skin and small core. Perfect for serving whole and great for growing in containers. 65 days.

W167 Parisian

The Parisian carrot is a little round carrot that is a nineteenth-century French heirloom! this carrot variety is an early orange-red carrot that grows almost more like the shape of a large radish. Excels in clay or rocky soil where other carrots have problems developing properly. Its flavor is legendary and is highly sought after by gourmet restaurants. For any soil, ideal in patio pot, eat raw or steamed, 60 days.

TPF259 Scarlet Nantes

Originally grown in the Nantes region of France, this variety was popularized in the United States in the mid 1900's and continues to be enjoyed today for its tasty and quick maturing roots.
One of the most famous and classic heirloom carrots, the Scarlet Nantes produces medium, slender, orange-skinned carrots with the typical rich carrot flavor and a hint of red glow. The roots grow to 6-7" and taper towards the tip, with minimal cores. This type is known to keep well and has a good moisture content, making it a favorite choice for juicing and healthy snacking.

NB23 Purple Haze F1 Hybrid

Interesting novelty purple carrot has smooth roots averaging 10-12 in/25-30 cm, bright orange centre and very sweet flavor. Upright tops average 14-16 in/36-42 cm in height. Cooking dissolves the purple color. All America Selections Winner. 70 days.

3502 Black Nebula

These gorgeous carrots are deep purple ( almost black skin )from skin to core. They are 9-10" long with a tapered shape and sweet taste. They do not loose their color when cooked, getting even darker. The juice is also intensely purple and can even be used as a dye for food, easter eggs or fabrics. Add lemon juice to turn the juice bright pink! 75-80 days.