Carrot Seeds
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A root vegetable, originally carrots weren’t orange at all, but grew wild in shades of black, white, red and purple. Carrots were cultivated in ancient Iran and Afghanistan over 5000 years ago, and now there are over 100 varieties of carrots. Some of the more popular and colorful varieties include gorgeous Atomic Red, Chantenay Red and Cosmic Purple. The iconic orange carrots were developed by the Dutch as a tribute to William of Orange in the 1600s, in recognition of his role in leading the Dutch Revolt, quickly replacing the more colorful varieties. Popular in Europe, but relatively unknown in the US, soldiers returning home from World War I added these to their kitchen table, and they quickly became a staple in most homes.
Composed mostly of water, carrots have a high content of sugar and have high levels of vitamin A and beta-carotene. An excellent source of fiber, potassium, calcium, folate, magnesium, vitamins B-6, C and K and antioxidants, this colorful vegetable can repair skin, cure eye diseases, treat worms, strengthen bones, improve liver function and digestion, regulate blood pressure and can also be used as an antiseptic mouthwash. Purple carrots contain even more antioxidants than the more well known orange varieties, and add a vibrant touch to many recipes.
Delicious as a side dish with pecans and cinnamon, carrots can be juiced, boiled, sauteed, roasted, used in soups, mixed with ginger for smoothies, blended with other vegetables to add sweetness, and are often served raw as a quick snack or with Buffalo wings, or tossed into salads.
A winter vegetable, carrots grow best in cooler temperatures in early spring and late fall, ranging from 55 F. to 75 F. In the spring, plant your St. Clare Heirloom carrot seeds around two weeks before the last frost date, and in the fall plant them 10 to 12 weeks before your predicted first fall frost.
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Carrot – Atomic Red
(Daucus carota) 65-75 days. Atomic Red carrots are high in lycopene, the antioxidant credited with preventing several types of cancer. The Atomic Red Carrot bears tapered red roots, up to 10″ long, a sweet and delicious carrot.
250 Seeds per pack
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Carrot – Black Nebula
(Daucus carota) 75-80 days. Black Nebula Carrot is a really superb dark purple, almost black carrot. The color reaches all the way through the root. Tapered 9 -10″ root does not lose color when cooked. Best when eaten young.
250 Seeds per pack
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Carrot – Chantenay Red Core
(Daucus carota) 65-75 days. The Chantenay Red Core Carrot produces stocky 5-5 ½” inch long, tender, sweet, and bright orange roots, with a deep red-orange core. Adaptable to clay and a wide range of soils. A good split resistant variety.
250 Seeds per pack
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Carrot – Cosmic Purple
(Daucus carota) 60-70 days. The Cosmic Purple Carrot has an imperator shape, bearing deep purple skin with a orange or yellow interior, kids love their unique colors. Cosmic Purple grows to about 6-8″ with strong 18″ tops.
250 Seeds per pack
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Carrot – Danvers 126
(Daucus carota) 65-87 days. The Danvers 126 has dark bright-orange flesh, which is smooth, sweet, and tender. Grows 7-8″ long, with large, sturdy tops that aid in harvesting. They do well in clay or heavy soils, with high yields.
250 Seeds per pack
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Carrot – Imperator 58
(Daucus carota) 75 days. The Imperator 58 carrot is longer and thinner than other varieties of carrot. Does best in loose soils. The Imperator 58 Carrot is well suited for all uses, with excellent flavor. Grows to 9″ long, with smooth, fine-grained, deep-orange flesh.
250 Seeds per pack
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Carrot – Little Fingers
(Daucus carota) 50-70 days. Gourmet, dainty, finger-sized carrots. The flavor is very sweet and far superior to grocery store baby carrots! Little Fingers are excellent for snacks, salads, soups, stews, canning or pickling whole.
250 Seeds per pack
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Carrot – Scarlet Nantes
(Daucus carota) 65-68 days. The Scarlet Nantes Carrot is sweet, juicy, and nearly coreless. Stout, blunt roots grow to about 4-6″, bright red-orange in color, and full of flavor. High in vitamins. A great choice for fresh eating, freezing and juicing.
250 Seeds per pack
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Carrot – Tendersweet
(Daucus carota) 65-75 days. Tendersweet Heirloom Open Pollinated Carrot is one of the sweetest carrots around. Tapered 7″ deep orange roots are top quality, ideal for cooking. Tendersweet is coreless which makes them great for carrot sticks.
250 Seeds per pack
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