Carrot

Family: Apiaceae Root vegetable

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Sweet, garden-bright flavor leads the way with Carrot ‘Carrot’ (Nantes-type), where tender roots develop a smooth, fine-grained bite and a vivid, carrot-orange glow.

At maturity (about 75 days), the slender, evenly tapered roots are especially satisfying for fresh use and for roasting until their natural sugars turn deeply aromatic. Ideal for neat rows and reliable harvests, this variety delivers a refined texture that stays crisp and clean from pull to plate.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Carrot 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 8th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 2nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 24th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 15th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 6th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 25th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Nantes-type carrots are built for eating fresh: the sweetness is immediate and the texture stays snappy instead of turning fibrous. Roast them hot and fast to pull out caramel notes without losing that clean crunch.

Best Uses

roasting on high heat until caramelized at the edges while staying crisp inside
quick-pickle slices for snap and candy-like tang
raw ribbons or batons under herbaceous vinaigrettes
glazed in butter and a splash of citrus to accent the natural sugars

Flavor Profile

sweet, garden-bright flavor fine-grained crunch with a tender bite vivid carrot-orange sweetness that deepens with heat clean, slightly earthy finish

Kitchen Pairings

butter orange or lemon thyme cumin ginger

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects carrots (Daucus carota) and what should I do if I see it?

Carrot rust fly is a common pest that causes swollen, forked roots and wilting in patches; check seedlings for feeding near the crown and look for tiny pupae in the soil. Use fine row cover immediately after sowing (until plants are established) and pull and destroy heavily affected seedlings to reduce reinfestation. If you notice fungal leaf spots (brown to gray specks with yellow halos), remove infected tops early and improve airflow by spacing plants so foliage dries quickly after watering.

How often should I water carrots during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture level do they need?

From emergence through root bulking, keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist—typically about 1 inch of water per week, split into smaller soakings if it’s hot or windy. Avoid letting the soil swing from dry to soggy, which can cause root cracking or forking; water deeply enough that moisture reaches where roots are thickening, not just the surface.

How can I tell when Daucus carota carrots are ready to harvest (about 75 days)?

Harvest when the shoulders of the roots are clearly visible at the soil surface and have reached the expected diameter for your sowing (often 1–3 inches, depending on variety). For a fast check, gently pull one or two carrots—good ones will be firm, well-formed, and colored throughout the root. Don’t wait for tops to stall or yellow heavily; earlier harvest reduces woody texture.