300 Imperator Carrot Seeds - Heirloom Daucus Carota, Sweet & Crisp Root Vegetable

Imperator Carrot is a classic heirloom carrot variety prized for its long, tapered roots and sweet, crisp flavor. The Imperator type is known for producing slender, uniform carrots with deep orange color, making them a favorite for fresh eating, juicing, and cooking. These carrots add both flavor and visual appeal to vegetable gardens and raised beds.

Grown from seed, Imperator carrots are a rewarding crop for home gardeners. The roots develop a firm texture and rich sweetness that store-bought carrots often lack. They work well in kitchen gardens, container growing, and mixed vegetable plantings, and their bright orange roots are easy to harvest and enjoy fresh from the soil.

Plant Features

• Heirloom carrot variety with long, tapered roots
• Sweet, crisp flavor and deep orange color
• Versatile for fresh eating, juicing, and cooking
• Well suited to vegetable gardens and raised beds
• Grows from seed as a cool-season root crop

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Daucus carota
• Plant Type: Biennial root vegetable, typically grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Loose, well-drained soil free of rocks and clods
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright leafy tops with long taproots
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to about 2 to 3 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Imperator carrot seeds directly in the garden, as carrots do not transplant well. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in loose, well-drained soil and keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow roots to develop properly.

Water regularly and avoid letting the soil dry out completely. Keep the planting area free of weeds, and harvest carrots when roots reach a usable size. Loose, rock-free soil is especially important for long Imperator roots to grow straight and uniform.

What's Included

300 Imperator Carrot Seeds.