What is special about Red carrots?
Red carrots have vivid red-to-crimson roots colored by lycopene, the same pigment found in tomatoes. They are sweet and mild and bring beautiful color to salads, roasts, and rainbow carrot bunches.
When and how do I sow Red carrot seeds?
Direct sow 1/4 inch deep in deep, loose, stone-free soil beginning 2-3 weeks before your last spring frost. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge in about 2-3 weeks.
How long do Red carrots take to mature?
Red carrots are generally ready in about 70-75 days. They develop the deepest color and sweetest flavor when allowed to mature fully, and a light frost enhances their sweetness.
How far apart should Red carrots be spaced?
Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart. Proper thinning prevents crowding so each root can size up straight.
How many Red carrot seeds come in a packet?
Each packet contains approximately 200 seeds. Store any unused seed in a cool, dry place and it will stay viable for about 3 years.
Are Red carrot seeds heirloom and non-GMO?
Yes, our Red carrot seeds are open-pollinated and non-GMO, so you can save seed from your best roots for future gardens.
What makes these carrots red?
Natural pigments give the roots a red hue, which intensifies with cooking rather than raw.
How long are the roots?
Typically 6 to 8 inches at maturity in loose, deep soil.
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