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White Satin

Carrot
Zone 11a Save Garden

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Botanical illustration of White Satin
75d to harvest

Silky and luminous, White Satin carrots mature into long, tapered roots with a creamy white finish and a faint, satiny sheen that catches the light in the garden. Their flesh stays crisp and tender, offering a clean, sweet bite that shines whether you lift them young for fresh snacking or let them fully develop for roasting and hearty winter-style preparations. White Satin’s Danvers form—classic length with a graceful shoulder—makes it a standout for gardeners who want a refined, elegant harvest from a reliable 75-day rhythm.

Crop Dates

Growing note: In frost-free Zone 11a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).
MilestoneDate
Start Indoors—
ClimateFrost-Free Climate
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsOct 1st
Harvest BeginsDec 15th
Harvest EndsFeb 28th

Crop Details

TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull SunFull sun
Growth HabitTaproot
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)60
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)Not Required

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for White Satin in Zone 11a typically begins around 2026-10-01. Wait until soil reaches at least 45°F before transplanting White Satin.

Garden Alerts

In frost-free Zone 11a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects carrots (Daucus carota) like ‘White Satin,’ and what should I do?
Carrot flies and their larvae can bore into the roots, often starting with wilting or a damaged root crown near the soil line. Use row cover immediately after sowing and keep it on until harvest, then remove any infested plants to break the life cycle; if you see eggs/early damage, re-cover the bed promptly. Fungal problems like leaf blight are more likely in persistent damp conditions—space rows to keep foliage dry and avoid overhead watering.
How do I tell when ‘White Satin’ carrots are ready to harvest?
Start checking at about 70–75 days: look for the shoulder of the carrot showing at the soil surface and feel for a firm, well-formed root beneath. White Satin is a small-to-medium carrot—harvest once the roots reach a thumb-to-finger thickness so they stay sweet and tender. If you wait too long, the roots can become tougher and more likely to develop a woody center.
Botanical illustration of White Satin

Silky and luminous, White Satin carrots mature into long, tapered roots with a creamy white finish and a faint, satiny sheen that catches the light in the garden. Their flesh stays crisp and tender, offering a clean, sweet bite that shines whether you lift them young for fresh snacking or let them fully develop for roasting and hearty winter-style preparations. White Satin’s Danvers form—classic length with a graceful shoulder—makes it a standout for gardeners who want a refined, elegant harvest from a reliable 75-day rhythm.

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for White Satin in Zone 11a typically begins around 2026-10-01. Wait until soil reaches at least 45°F before transplanting White Satin.

Garden Alerts

In frost-free Zone 11a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).

Sowing Tips

Soil Temperature

Direct sow or transplant when soil at planting depth holds 45°F for reliable germination and early growth.

Expert Note

Direct sow White Satin carrots in loose, stone-free soil and keep the seedbed consistently moist until emergence for straight, smooth roots.