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Kuroda Japanese Carrot Seeds

$4.25 USD
$4.25 USD
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Kuroda Japanese Carrot Seeds

$4.25 USD
$4.25 USD
Sale Sold out

Kuroda Japanese Orange Carrot Heirloom Vegetable Seeds
Daucus carota
Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 50+ seeds

Learn how to grow carrots from seed all the way to harvest with my YouTube video tutorial: https://youtu.be/nsEZCDwjxFw

Kuroda carrots are an old Japanese heirloom. They are a "Chantenay" type carrot, meaning they are a great choice when growing in rocky and heavy soils. Roots are more stocky and thick.  It produces carrots that are on average 6-8 inches long. This variety tolerates a wide range of conditions and has decent heat tolerance. I like to harvest at the 4th month mark (not 3), for bigger and sweeter carrots. 

General planting guidelines suggest to direct sow carrot seeds 3 weeks before your average last frost date. Then succession sow every 2 weeks for a continual harvest.

Hot climate gardeners with very mild winters, no snow, can start direct sowing carrot seeds in October, and continue through January. This ensures you harvest before it starts getting too hot again. Carrots prefer to grow in temperatures between 45-80F. If it gets too hot (over 80F), they get stunted and stop growing. 

Ideal Growing Conditions

Sun: full sun, 8 hours a day

Water: Keep the soil consistently moist

Soil: Prepare the carrot growing space by working in lots of compost and a combination of sand and peat moss or coco coir to create very loose, fluffy soil.

Fertilizer: Mix a balanced fertilizer (like Espoma Garden Tone), into the soil before direct sowing the seeds to give carrots a boost. Then fertilize with something high in phosphorus and potassium (like this liquid fertilizer), and low in nitrogen at 1 month and again at 2 months after direct sowing the seeds. 

When & How To Sow Seeds: Direct sow seeds 2 weeks before your last spring frost date for a spring crop OR direct sow 4 months before your first winter frost date for a fall crop. Hot climate gardeners (mild winters, no snow), can start direct sowing carrot seeds in October, and continue through January. Sprinkle the seeds over the soil surface, press them down gently to make contact with the soil, barely cover with soil. Carrot seeds need constant soil moisture to germinate. Water the area everyday until they germinate. 

Germination: 10–21 days

Days To Maturity: 90-120 days after direct sowing the seed 

How & When To Harvest: Most seed packets will say ready to harvest in 90 days. However, I find that if I let my carrots go to 120 days, they are much bigger and have sweeter flavor. I would not allow them to go past 120 days as they will start to get woody in texture.

Common Diseases: Common carrot diseases include leaf blight, powdery mildew, and root rot. Leaf blight causes yellowing and browning of leaves and can be managed by spraying the foilage with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water. Root rot, often caused by overly wet soil, is best prevented with well-draining soil and careful watering. Crop rotation and removing infected plants can also help reduce disease spread.

Common Pests: Common carrot pests include carrot rust flies, aphids, and cutworms. Carrot rust fly larvae tunnel into the roots, which can be prevented by using floating row covers and rotating crops. Aphids can be controlled with insecticidal soap or a strong spray of water. Cutworms can be deterred by placing collars around seedlings and keeping garden beds weed-free.

Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? Yes

https://youtu.be/nsEZCDwjxFw

Additional Tips/Information: N/A

My Recipes That Use Carrots

My Mom's Carrot Cake

Shipping Information

SEEDS

  • Seeds can be shipped to states within the USA. No shipping to outside of the USA is available.
  • Orders ship within 1-3 business days, not including weekends, holidays, or delays caused by natural disasters.
  • If my local USPS/UPS office is closed, for example due to inclement weather like a hurricane or snow storm, then I resume shipping the very first day they re-open.
  • I am not open to the public so shipping is the only option.
  • Seeds are shipped in bubble mailers to ensure that they are not pushed through roller machines which can crush the seeds. For this reason, I do not ship in a plain envelope.
  • Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you can't find information or have additional questions.

PLANTS & RHIZOMES

  • I can only ship live plant products within the USA.
  • I only use USPS Priority or UPS shipping if an order contains live plant products. This is to ensure they are not in transit for a long period of time.
  • Orders with plants will ship the following Monday after the order was placed.  This is to ensure live plant products have the longest stretch of week days while in transit, and don't get stuck in the post office over a weekend or holiday. If Monday is a holiday, then we cannot ship, and orders are held to ship the next Monday.
  • If there is inclement weather, such as snow storms or hurricanes impacting shipping routes, I will hold from shipping orders until routes have cleared. I am located in Florida and frequently get impacted by hurricanes during hurricane season. I resume shipping as soon as my local post office opens back up or the inclement weather has passed. 

DELIVERED BUT NOT FOUND

  • If there is an issue with your delivery, like tracking says "delivered" but you cannot find your package, contact your local USPS office immediately as they should be able to help you locate the package. Or wait a few days, as customers have reported back to me that the package shows up a few days later even though it says "delivered". I am not responsible for packages that are lost or stolen.
  • If it has been a full 7 days after tracking says delivered, and the pakage still has not shown up or arrived, please email me at info@jerrasgarden.com so I can engage the help of USPS/UPS with locating the package. Do not wait more than 14 days after delivery to let me know because then USPS/UPS cannot really help. If the lost package is reported to me beyond 14 days after delivery - I cannot help and I will not ship a replacement. 

Refunds & Exchanges

Refund & Return Policy
All sales are final once an order has shipped. Due to the nature of live plants and seeds, we do not accept returns or offer refunds once items have shipped, except in the limited circumstances outlined below.
Seeds: Since there are many factors beyond our control that affect germination and growing success—including climate, soil conditions, watering, and care—no refunds or exchanges are offered on seeds once they have shipped. All seeds sold are fresh, viable, and the same seeds we use in our own personal garden.
Live Plants: Live plants are non-refundable and non-replaceable. Orders containing live plants are typically shipped the following Monday or Tuesday after the order is placed, and we are unable to hold plant orders for shipment at a later date.
Cold Temperatures: If you are located in a cold climate, please be aware that during the winter months we are not responsible for cold damage during transit or delays caused by winter storms or severe weather. To help reduce the risk of cold damage, we recommend placing plant orders during times of the year when temperatures in your area are warm enough for safe shipping.
Many of our customers are located in warm or tropical climates, where we are able to ship plants year-round. Because we ship a high volume of orders, we do not have the ability to filter or hold orders based on the destination’s weather conditions or climate. For this reason, it is the customer’s responsibility to consider their local weather and growing conditions before placing an order for live plants.
USDA Garden Zones: Customers are responsible for selecting plants that are suitable for their growing conditions. Each plant listing includes information about the recommended growing conditions and USDA garden zones, and we cannot guarantee success if plants are purchased for areas outside of their recommended zones.
We gladly offer a replacement if a plant arrives dead upon delivery.

To be eligible for a replacement:

  • You must contact us within 24 hours of delivery
  • Email info@jerrasgarden.com
  • Include clear photos of all plants in the order, including packaging if possible

Reports made after 24 hours of delivery will not be eligible for a refund or replacement. We are unable to replace or refund plants reported outside of this timeframe, as plant health after delivery is influenced by factors out of our control such as handling, environmental conditions, and care once received.

Shipping Issues

We are not responsible for lost, delayed, or damaged packages caused by USPS or UPS once the package is in the carrier’s possession. Shipping carriers are responsible for transit-related issues.

DELIVERED BUT NOT FOUND

  • If there is an issue with your delivery, like tracking says "delivered" but you cannot find your package, contact your local USPS office immediately as they should be able to help you locate the package. Or wait a few days, as customers have reported back to me that the package shows up a few days later even though it says "delivered". I am not responsible for packages that are lost or stolen.
  • If it has been a full 7 days after tracking says delivered, and the pakage still has not shown up or arrived, please email me at info@jerrasgarden.com so I can engage the help of USPS/UPS with locating the package. Do not wait more than 14 days after delivery to let me know because then USPS/UPS cannot really help. If the lost package is reported to me beyond 14 days after delivery - I cannot help and I will not ship a replacement. 

By placing an order, you agree to this refund and replacement policy.

PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR ISSUES VIA EMAIL: INFO@JERRASGARDEN.COM

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