{"product_id":"tendersweet-carrot-seeds","title":"Tendersweet Carrot Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eTendersweet Carrot Seeds | Sweet Heirloom Carrots | Vegetable Garden Seeds\u003cbr\u003eDaucus carota\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of minimum 50+ seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to grow carrots from seed all the way to harvest with my YouTube video tutorial: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nsEZCDwjxFw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/nsEZCDwjxFw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTendersweet Carrot is a classic heirloom, open-pollinated variety celebrated for its exceptionally sweet flavor, tender texture, and beautiful deep orange-red roots. This Imperator-type carrot produces long, slender, slightly tapered roots that can reach 8–10 inches in length when grown in loose, well-draining soil. What makes Tendersweet especially desirable is its nearly coreless interior, which gives the carrots a wonderfully crisp, juicy texture without the tough, woody center found in some other varieties. Their naturally high sweetness makes them an excellent choice for fresh snacking, salads, homemade carrot juice, and smoothies, while their rich flavor and vibrant color also hold up beautifully when roasted, steamed, baked, or added to soups and stews. Tendersweet carrots grow best during cooler weather and are an excellent choice for fall, winter, and spring gardens in warm climates. Roots are typically ready to harvest in approximately 70–80 days, making this a wonderful variety for gardeners looking to grow delicious, sweet carrots for both fresh eating and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral 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. Carrots prefer to grow in temperatures between 45-80F. If it gets too hot (over 80F), they get stunted and stop growing. If your in a warmer climate. zones +8, it can be a challenge trying to grow them as there is a short window where temperatures land in the ideal range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing my garden as an example to determine when to direct sow carrot seeds - I use www.plantmaps.com to calculate when I should direct sow seeds in my zone 9B garden. Put in your zip code and it will generate a lot of important gardening information specific to your area. At the bottom is a monthly chart of average max and low temperatures. Look for the months where the average maximum temperature doesn't exceed 80F. For me, this is November thru March. I can start direct sowing seeds in November, with December being the last chance. This allows 4 months of growing time so I can harvest before April arrives when temperatures now exceed 80F. If carrots are grown in too much heat, it can stunt their growth and cause a bitter flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: \u003c\/strong\u003efull sun, 8 hours a day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePrepare 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMix a balanced fertilizer into the soil before direct sowing the seeds to give carrots a boost. Then fertilize with something high in phosphorus and potassium, and low in nitrogen at 1 month and again at 2 months after direct sowing the seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen \u0026amp; How To Sow Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow seeds 2 weeks before your last spring frost date for a spring crop OR direct sow 3-4 months before your first winter frost date for a fall crop. Direct sow the seeds, spacing them about 3 inches apart in rows that are 2FT apart. If following square foot gardening guidelines, plant 9 total per square foot. Sprinkle a few seeds, press them down gently to make contact with the soil, do not cover with soil. Gently water the area everyday. Carrot seeds need constant moisture to get good germination so water the area everyday. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003eThin your carrot seedlings\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ewhen they are 3 inches tall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis prevents overcrowding to ensure the carrots grow straight, do not split, or become stunte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ed\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–21 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 days after direct sowing the seed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarvest around 75 days after direct sowing the seeds, If they seem too small, leave in the ground for a few more weeks to bulk up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nsEZCDwjxFw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/nsEZCDwjxFw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51458341929185,"sku":"CARROT015","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/tendersweetcarrotseeds1.jpg?v=1794343253","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/tendersweet-carrot-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}