Deep yellow roots perform well in almost every soil type. Broad-shouldered imperator type grows to 8-9 and offers a sweet and mild flavor. The Yellowstone Carrot is one hefty carrot. It was the largest and longest carrot we have ever grown, with some reaching over 12.

300seeds

PLANTING

Daucus carota

Germination:6-14 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-85F.The cooler the soil the longer it takes for germination, up to 3 weeks.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/4 deep

Sowing Outdoors:Start 3 weeks before the last frost into mid-summer. Sow lightly, thin to 1-3 apart. The larger the carrot variety the more space is needed between them. The soil moisture should be maintained regularly until germination, letting the soil dry out during this period may result in lower germination.

How much does a packet plant:10-12 foot row

Harvest:Start when carrots reach finger size for baby carrots. Carrots planted for summer harvest will hold in the ground for a few weeks but tend to split if they stay in the ground for too long. Late-season carrots hold longer and become sweeter in the cooler weather.

Tips:Using a row cover helps to maintain moisture for germination. The Yellowstone Carrot prefers loose soil, free of rubble. Use the shorter varieties for heavy soils. Keep well weeded and cover any exposed carrot with soil or mulch to prevent greening. An excess of nitrogen in the soil causes the roots to become hairy.