Juane Du Doubs

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sink your senses into Juane Du Doubs—an Imperator carrot that ripens to a rich, sun-warmed orange with a wonderfully crisp, fine-grained bite.

At maturity it forms long, tapered roots with a clean, smooth surface and a sweet, carrot-forward flavor that shines whether you enjoy them fresh or bring them to life in roasts, glazes, and hearty sauces. Grow it for dependable performance and a harvest that looks as impressive as it tastes—straight, elegant roots ready at about 78 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 78 DaysHabit: Taproot

Botanical illustration of Juane Du Doubs

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

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	78
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Juane Du Doubs Imperator carrots hit with real, front-of-the-mouth sweetness and a fine-grained snap that doesn’t collapse under heat. Roast or glaze them and they caramelize cleanly, staying elegant rather than turning watery.

Best Uses

shaved or baton-cut for quick raw crunch with salty dressings
roasted whole or thick-cut until caramelized at the edges
glazed carrots where their firm texture holds a lacquer
pureed into silky carrot soup that stays bright instead of starchy

Flavor Profile

sweet, carrot-forward flavor crisp fine-grained bite sun-warmed orange sweetness with a clean finish

Kitchen Pairings

butter honey ginger thyme parmesan balsamic vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem is most common on Daucus carota (carrot) and how do I fix it?

Look for leaf spots and fungal “top” blight that show up as dark, spreading lesions on carrot foliage, especially when the bed stays wet and crowded. Water at the soil line, thin seedlings so leaves aren’t touching, and remove heavily affected foliage to slow spread. If problems persist, apply a labeled copper-based fungicide and rotate away from Apiaceae beds the next season.

How often should I water carrots (Daucus carota) during the main growing phase?

During the 6–10 week root-forming period, keep the top 2–3 inches of soil consistently moist but not soggy—about 1 inch of water per week total, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water deeply to encourage straight, thick roots, then let the surface begin to dry slightly before watering again. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely and then soaking, which can cause cracking and forked roots.

How can I tell when “Juane Du Doubs” carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus) are ready to harvest?

Start checking around day ~78, when the shoulders of the roots are clearly sized and visible at the soil surface. A good sign is when roots feel firm and have reached the cultivar’s expected thickness; don’t wait for oversized roots, which can get woody. Loosen the soil with a fork and pull by the tops—harvest on a dry day for the least damage.