Tendersweet Carrot Seeds – 500 Heirloom Seeds for Extra Sweet Long Roots

Tendersweet Carrot is a beloved heirloom variety known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and long, slender roots. These carrots are a favorite among home gardeners for fresh eating, juicing, and cooking, offering a crisp texture and deep orange color that brightens any garden bed or container.

Easy to grow from seed, Tendersweet Carrots thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them a rewarding crop for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Their uniform, coreless roots are perfect for harvesting at baby size or allowing them to mature for full-length carrots.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with extra-sweet flavor
• Long, tapered roots that grow straight and uniform
• Vibrant orange color and crisp texture
• Excellent for fresh eating, juicing, and cooking
• Adaptable to garden beds and containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Daucus carota
• Plant Type: Biennial grown as annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Loose, well-drained, sandy loam
• Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Growth Habit: Upright rosette with long taproot
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10
• Days to Maturity: 70-80 days
• Spacing: 2-3 inches apart, rows 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Tendersweet Carrot seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in loose, stone-free soil to encourage straight root development. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination, which typically takes 14-21 days.

Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart once they are a few inches tall to allow proper root growth. Water regularly, providing about 1 inch of water per week. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen, as this can cause forked or hairy roots. Harvest when roots reach desired size, usually 70-80 days after sowing.

What's Included

500 Tendersweet Carrot seeds.