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Carrot · Imperator
Heirloom
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Daucus
About
One of the sweetest varieties of carrots, with a crisp fresh crunch. Generally deep orange-red roots are smooth skinned, fine grained and nearly coreless. A very versatile carrot!
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
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Germination
14–25 days
at 45–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
70–80 days
Plant Height
1–1.5 ft
Mature Spread
6–8 in
Fruit Size
7–9 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
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25–0.5 in
Seed Spacing
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
45–95 °F
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Air Temp
12–75 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
After danger of frost, sow outdoors. Thin when plants are a few inches tall. For fresh carrots all season, plant every 3 weeks until 75 days before the first fall frost.
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