Kyoto Red carrot is a Japanese heirloom carrot variety with 10-16" long silky red tapered roots and sweet, tender, and juicy taste. This variety is known for its high levels of anthocyanin, which gives it its vibrant red color. The Kyoto Red carrot is versatile in the kitchen and taste wonderful raw, roasted, grilled or juiced It is typically planted in late summer or early fall for a winter harvest. Please note, only 1 packet per order.
Scientific Name: Daucus Carota
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 15-30C
Germination time in days: 10-20 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 70 days
Sunlight: Full sun-partial shade
Soil requirement: rich and light
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seed indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or directly outside in full sun once soil temps are above 15 C. Keep moist. Germination may be slow. Thin to 5-8 cm apart.
