Carrot Seed Collection – Six Heirloom Garden Carrot Varieties for Fresh Eating, Juicing, Storage & Preserving

The Carrot Seed Collection is a set of six heirloom carrot varieties spanning fresh eating, juicing, storage, and preserving. From crisp baby carrots to long, sweet Imperators, the blend offers a full range of flavors, textures, and uses, and every variety is beginner friendly.

At a glance

• Varieties: Imperator 58, Scarlet Nantes, Chantenay Royal, Danvers, Tendersweet, and Little Finger
• Seed type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch in loose, well-worked soil
• Sun: Full sun
• Sowing: Direct sow after frost; succession sow every 2 to 3 weeks
• Storage: Keep in a cool, humid environment
• Packaging: Labeled packets with growing guidance

Best for

• Fresh eating, salads, soups, and roasts
• Juicing (Chantenay Royal) and canning (Little Finger)
• Long-term storage carrots (Chantenay Royal, Danvers)
• Beginners, kids, and new gardeners
• Raised beds and deep containers

How to grow

Sow carrot seeds directly in loose, well-worked soil once danger of frost has passed. Plant 1/4 inch deep in rows or blocks, keeping soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Thin young plants to allow proper root development. For ongoing harvests, sow additional plantings every two to three weeks. Grow in full sun with regular watering to maintain even growth and prevent cracking.

Flavor profile

The mix runs from tender and fine-grained (Imperator 58, Scarlet Nantes) to nutrient-dense and earthy for juicing (Chantenay Royal, Danvers), with Tendersweet offering high sugar content and Little Finger a sweet, petite snacking root.

About Survival Garden Seeds

Survival Garden Seeds offers non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds tested for strong germination, helping gardeners grow productive root crops with confidence.