Yellowstone

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sweet, sun-warmed flavor leads the way with Yellowstone, a Nantes carrot that ripens to a vivid, golden-orange core and a tender, crisp bite.

The roots are delightfully uniform and slender-cylindrical, with a smooth skin and a fine-grained texture that stays pleasantly snappy from harvest through storage. Ideal for fresh salads, roasting trays, and brightening sauces with its naturally mellow sweetness—grow Yellowstone for a harvest that looks as radiant as it tastes.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Taproot

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Yellowstone 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	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	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Yellowstone’s Nantes form gives you a crisp, even bite—no fibrous meander—so it holds up under salt and acid instead of turning fluffy. Roast it hot for caramel edges, then finish with something zingy (lime or yogurt) to keep that golden sweetness bright.

Best Uses

thin ribbons or batons in dressed salads where the crunch stays intact
high-heat roasting to caramelize the sugars without going woody
quick-blend carrot purée/sauce for a silky, lightly sweet coating
grating into slaws or grain bowls for a clean, bright crunch

Flavor Profile

sun-warmed sweetness tender-crisp snap fine-grained, evenly textured bite mellow, carrot-forward earthiness

Kitchen Pairings

ginger cumin honey olive oil yogurt lime

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease issue most commonly affects carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus), and how can I control it?

Carrot rust fly larvae tunnel into roots, often showing as holes and corky damage near the crown. Cover beds with fine insect mesh as soon as seedlings emerge, keep weeds down, and rotate crops so carrots aren’t grown in the same spot the next season. If you see ongoing damage, remove the worst roots promptly to reduce breeding habitat.

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

During active root bulking (roughly weeks 4–10), keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. In home gardens this usually means watering deeply 1–2 times per week, then adjusting to weather so the soil never dries out completely—especially after germination. Avoid letting the soil swing between dry and soaked, because it can trigger cracking and misshapen roots.

How can I tell when Yellowstone carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus) are ready to harvest?

Start checking around 70–75 days from sowing by gently brushing soil away at the shoulder of the root. Harvest when the top of the carrot is thick enough for your desired size and the root is firm, with good color, not shriveled. For best flavor, pull in cool weather and leave them in the ground only as long as needed because they can become woody if held too long after peak size.