Growing Red Carrot Vegetable Garden Seeds
- Latin Name: daucus carota subsp. Sativus
- Other Names: Red Sky
- Days to Maturity: 65-80 days
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Planting Depth: ½”
- Plant Spacing: 4”
- Row Spacing: 9-16”
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Soil Preference: Light, well drained, sandy soil; pH of 6 yo 7
- Temp Preference: Warmer
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Pests/diseases: Susceptible to weevils and carrot rust fly
- Color: Red
- Flavor: Sweet and tender
Growing Directions:
These carrots require care much like most other classic carrot types. Make sure that the soil is sandy and loose with few rocks in it, so that the roots can easily grow long. The soil will be best for growth if it has a pH level between six and seven. Seeds should be sown directly outside in the spring in an area with full sun. Sow each seed under about half an inch of soil. Keep four inches between the plants and nine to sixteen inches between rows. Water them at the root consistently throughout their growth. After seventy days, the Red carrots will be fully grown and ready to be harvested.
Facts:
The striking red shade of these carrots makes them best sellers at farmers markets. Excellent for roasting. Read this article on the health benefits of Carrots.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g Packet- Approximately 600 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 18,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 72,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 288,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 1,440,000 Seeds