White Satin

Carrot

Zone 12a Save Garden

🌱 75d to harvest Taproot

Silky and luminous, White Satin carrots mature into long, tapered roots with a creamy white finish and a faint, satiny sheen that…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jan 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jan 1st
Harvest Begins	Mar 17th
Harvest Ends	Dec 31st

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)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

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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 often should I water ‘White Satin’ carrots during the main growing period?

During active root bulking (roughly from a few weeks after thinning until harvest), keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist—typically about 1 inch of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water deeply, then let the surface slightly dry before the next watering to reduce fungal leaf issues while still preventing the roots from drying out. Irregular moisture can cause cracking and forked roots in Daucus carota.

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.

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.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

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