Adelaide

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Experience the sweet, crisp delight of Adelaide Nantes Carrots, known for their vibrant orange hue and tender texture.

With a flavor profile that is both earthy and subtly sweet, these carrots are perfect for fresh eating and add a delightful crunch to salads. Their uniform size and smooth skin make them a gardener's favorite for both home harvests and market sales.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Taproot

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Adelaide Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Adelaide is a Nantes-type: think smaller, uniform, and sweet with a crisp bite—no need to coax it with long, aggressive cooking. Use it where texture matters (raw or lightly heat), and it’ll stay bright and tender instead of getting earthy or fibrous.

Best Uses

raw ribbons or coins in salad where they stay snappy
quick sauté or steam-finish to preserve sweetness
roasting to glaze in their own sugars without turning bitter at the edges
carrot purée/soups where the texture goes silky without tasting starchy

Flavor Profile

sweet, clean carrot sugar tender crunch with low woodiness gentle earthiness

Kitchen Pairings

olive oil ginger cumin butter lemon

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage powdery mildew on Adelaide plants?

Powdery mildew shows up as a white, powdery coating on Adelaide leaves and can quickly reduce yield in warm, humid spells. At the first signs, remove the most affected leaves, improve airflow by spacing plants, and avoid wetting foliage when watering. If it keeps spreading, spray an approved sulfur or potassium bicarbonate product, reapplying according to the label until symptoms stop.

How often should I water Adelaide during the 70-day growing phase?

Water Adelaide deeply so the root zone is evenly moist, aiming for about 1 inch of water per week, with more during hot, dry stretches. Let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings to prevent soggy conditions, then water again thoroughly. Consistent moisture matters most from transplanting/seedling establishment through flowering and pod fill; don’t let it swing between bone-dry and waterlogged.

How can I tell when Adelaide is ready to harvest?

Adelaide is typically ready around day 70, when the edible parts reach their full size and the texture looks firm and usable (not soft or shriveled). Check a few plants: harvest when most specimens on the plant match the mature size/color, before quality declines. If you’re unsure, pick one and taste—harvest at the first sign of peak tenderness/flavor for your variety.