Long Imperator
Carrot · Imperator
Heirloom
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Daucus
About
Large, straight, smooth roots. About 8 inches long when fully mature. The flesh is firm, and the flavor is excellent. Perfect in fresh salads. One of nature's best sources of vitamin A.
Characteristics
Color
Orange
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
8–12 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
72–77 days
Fruit Size
8 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.25–0.5 in
Seed Spacing
0.25–3 in
Row Spacing
15 in
Thin To
3 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
45–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–95 °F
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Air Temp
12–75 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
In full sun and well-drained soil, sow 4 seeds per inch in the row. Cover seeds firmly with soil. When plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 3 inches apart in the row. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
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