Carrot – Imperator 58

(3 customer reviews)

$2.49

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Description

250 Seeds per pack

(a.k.a. Long 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.

Planting Instructions for Imperator 58 Carrot Seeds

Heirloom / Open Pollinated Carrots grow best in well prepared, deeply worked, loose soil. Direct seed Carrots in full sun or part shade (in hot climates), from early spring-summer , ¼ – ½” deep, approx. 4 seeds per inch, in rows 12-16″ apart. Germination occurs in 6-21 days at temperatures of 50-75° F. Thin the plants to 1-3″ apart. To prevent green shoulders you can hill 1-2″ of soil around plants when 7-10 leaves have formed. A good mulch of organic material (such as grass clippings) is very beneficial once carrots are established. Harvest when Heirloom / Open Pollinated carrots have brightened in color, when color has deepened.

3 reviews for Carrot – Imperator 58

  1. Anonymous (verified owner)

    Turned out well! Growing took longer than expected.

  2. Amber (verified owner)

    Good southern variety, excellent double bagging carrot seeds

  3. Angela V. (verified owner)

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