Yellowstone

Carrot

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🌱 75d to harvest Taproot

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 9th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.

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.

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.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

For Nantes-type carrots, keep the bed consistently moist until germination and thin seedlings early to prevent forked roots.