DESCRIPTION
Carrot Seeds - Kyoto Red
Other Common Names: carrot, gajar, hu lo puh, hu lo puh, hu luo bo, karot, lobak merah, ninjin, phakkaat daeng, wortel
How to Grow Kyoto Red Carrots
Prepare fertile, deeply dug, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in early fall in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Thin by cutting tops to avoid disturbing remaining roots. Mulch to keep soil cool, conserve moisture.
Harvesting Kyoto Red Carrots
Because this is a more tender variety, you should be gentle and cautious when pulling them up from the ground. It helps to loosen the soil before seeding to make harvesting easier.
Culinary Tips
Its sweet flavor makes this variety ideal for carrot juice. You can enjoy these fresh or steamed. Excellent choice carrot for oshogatsu, or even julienne cut carrots and daikon and toss with a su dressing.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g packet - Approximately 900 Seeds?
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Daucus carota
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| Kyoto Red Color: |
A bright red color that transforms into a deeper red when grown during the winter
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| Kyoto Red Flavor: |
Notably tender and sweet
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Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: |
70 to 90 Days to maturity.
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| Days to Germination: |
12-18 Days
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| Seeding Depth: |
1/8 inches |
| Row Spacing: |
3-6 inches |
| Plant Height: |
10-18 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
Taproot
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| Soil Preference: |
Well-draining, preferably 5.8-6.5ph.
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| Temperature Preference: |
60-70°F
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Other
| Plant Width: |
1-2 inches |
| Pests and Disease: |
Carrot flies can be a problem. Common diseases include various blights.
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