Yellowstone

Carrot

75d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 13th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 13th
Harvest Begins	Jul 27th
Harvest Ends	Sep 27th

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

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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.