{"product_id":"carrot-seeds-samurai-red-kz","title":"Carrot Seed Packet - Samurai Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e70 to 90 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e Samurai Red - Carrot Seeds. Heirloom. Cool Season Annual. This is a Japanese kintoki-type (sweet red) carrot. Its glossy deep scarlet roots grow into beautifully tapered carrots 10-12” long and are notably tender, sweet, and juicy. Asian carrots have more anthocyanin than carotene which gives it the deep color and are planted during late summer-early fall for winter harvest. ~ 25,000 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarrot Seeds - Samurai Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70 to 90 Days to maturity. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-20 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1-2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining, light, sandy soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-75°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carrot flies can be a problem. Common diseases are different blights. Prevent by 3-4 year crop rotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamaurai Red Carrot Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, Rosy Red \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamaurai Red Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTender, Sweet, Juicy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Samurai Red Carrots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare 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 and conserve moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Carrots\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater well before harvesting. Twist when pulling out of the ground to keep the leaves from breaking off in your hand. Once harvested, cut the leaves right away. This prevents the leaves from drawing moisture and nourishment from the root. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a couple of frosts, flavor enhances. Mulch with straw for protection in harsher climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent carrot for oshogatsu. Its sweet flavor makes this variety ideal for carrot juice. Also, enjoy them fresh or steamed. Julienne cut carrots and daikon and toss with a su dressing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g packet - Approximately 900 Seeds?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"1g Packet","offer_id":50290366972141,"sku":"58588","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-60023-Carrot_-_Samurai_Red_96891373-b449-43ef-82b7-11f253d38c49.webp?v=1784158970","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/carrot-seeds-samurai-red-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}