Napa

Carrot

75d to harvest

Sweetly fragrant and richly colored, ‘Napa’ Nantes carrots unfurl into a smooth, tender core with a classic, gently tapered silhouette. Their flavor is bright and pleasantly sweet, with a crisp, fine-grained texture that holds its charm from garden-fresh to roasted favorites. Ideal for cool-season growing, ‘Napa’ delivers dependable, uniform roots at about 75 days—an elegant addition to beds and a reliable performer for fresh bunches and vibrant salads.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 15th
Harvest Begins	Jul 29th
Harvest Ends	Sep 24th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
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 Daucus carota var. sativus (Napa-style carrot) and how can I manage it?

Carrot rust fly is a common problem, causing tunneled roots and wilting; control it by covering beds with fine insect netting from just after thinning until harvest. If you see leaf spots or early blight-like spotting, remove badly affected tops and avoid overhead watering, since Apiaceae foliage stays wetter longer. Rotate away from Apiaceae crops for at least 3 years to reduce carryover of soil-borne issues.

How do I tell when Daucus carota var. sativus is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the roots reach the expected size for your seed packet—most Daucus carota var. sativus crops are ready around 75 days from sowing. Check by gently pulling one plant; the shoulders should be well-filled and firm, with little to no hard woody core near the center.