Ingot

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Sweet as polished amber, Ingot carrots mature into long, tapered Nantes roots with a smooth, satiny skin and a crisp, juicy bite.

Their flavor is notably rich and balanced—brightly sweet with a gentle earthiness—making them a standout for roasting, fresh snacking, and vibrant sauces. Grow Ingot for a tidy garden harvest: uniform, dependable roots that hold their quality beautifully through the season.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Taproot

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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

Ingot Nantes carrots are built for bite—crisp, juicy, and sweet right through, so they don’t turn woolly even when they’re roasted hard. Use them anywhere you want clean caramelization or a satiny purée, and keep your seasoning aromatic rather than heavy-handed (ginger/citrus/ground spice hits perfectly).

Best Uses

roasting on high heat for caramelized edges and a juicy interior
shaved or raw snacking sticks that stay snappy under light dressings
quick carrot purée for silky, naturally sweet sauces
glazing in butter/honey to highlight the Nantes taper

Flavor Profile

bright, polished sweetness crisp, juicy snap with tender core gentle earthiness without bitterness

Kitchen Pairings

ginger cumin orange butter honey goat cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat Alternaria leaf blight or early blight on Daucus carota (carrot)?

Alternaria leaf blight shows up as brown to dark lesions on carrot leaves, often spreading during warm, humid weather. Remove and discard infected foliage early, then avoid wetting the leaves with irrigation; water at the soil line in the morning. If disease pressure is high, apply a labeled fungicide appropriate for edible roots/foliage and follow the product’s re-entry interval and pre-harvest days.

During the main growth phase, how often should I water carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus) and what soil moisture level should I maintain?

Once seeds are up, keep the top 2–3 inches of soil consistently evenly moist so roots form straight and uninterrupted growth. In typical home gardens that means watering about 1 inch per week total, split into 2–3 sessions during hot or windy periods, and reducing frequency only when the soil stays moist and cool. Avoid letting the bed dry out completely and then soaking heavily, because carrots are prone to cracking and root deformities.

What signs tell me my carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus) are ready to harvest around 70 days?

Harvest when the shoulders of the roots are well filled—typically when you can clearly see a bright orange (or cultivar-typical) top emerging above the soil line. For a precise check, gently pull one carrot to confirm the root diameter; mature roots generally match the size you’re aiming for and feel firm. Don’t wait for long delays after the roots are fully sized, because prolonged time in the ground can lead to woodier texture.