500 Seeds Tendersweet Carrot Daucus carota Heirloom Vegetable Garden

Tendersweet carrot is a classic open-pollinated variety prized for its long, smooth, deep orange roots and exceptionally sweet, tender core. Easy to grow and dependable, it performs well in home gardens and is a favorite for fresh eating, juicing, and cooking.
This carrot is a versatile cool-season root crop suited to spring and fall planting. The crisp, nearly coreless roots hold their sweetness and color well, making them excellent for fresh snacking, salads, roasting, soups, and preserves. Consistent moisture and loose, stone-free soil encourage straight, uniform roots.
Species: Daucus carota
Variety: Tendersweet
Type: Biennial root vegetable (grown as annual)
Plant_Habit: Upright rosette of ferny foliage
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Loose, well-drained, sandy loam; pH 6.0-6.8
Days_to_Harvest: 70-80
Zones: 3-10
Germination: 10-21 days at 55-75F
Sowing: Direct sow 1/4 inch deep after last frost; succession sow every 2-3 weeks
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Keep soil evenly moist; thin promptly to avoid crowded, misshapen roots