CARROT Seeds, Tendersweet

'Tendersweet' Carrot (Daucus carota) is an heirloom, open-pollinated carrot with long, coreless, deep-orange roots known for exceptional sweetness. Tender and crisp, it is a top choice for fresh eating and juicing.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Daucus carota 'Tendersweet'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated carrot
• Days to maturity: 70 to 80 days
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Loose sandy loam, well-drained, pH 6.0 to 7.0
• Spacing: 2 inches apart, rows 12 to 18 inches; sow 1/4 inch deep

Best for

• Fresh snacking and salads
• Juicing and smoothies
• Soups, stews, and roasting
• Home and container gardens

How to grow

Direct sow in early spring once the soil can be worked, planting seeds a quarter inch deep, 2 inches apart, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Keep evenly moist through germination and water deeply but infrequently as roots develop. Thin seedlings to avoid crowding. Harvest at 70 to 80 days while tender and sweet.

Flavor profile

Exceptionally sweet and crisp with a tender, coreless texture, ideal raw or juiced.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.