Yaya

Carrot

70d to harvest

Sweet, garden-fresh flavor leads the way with Yaya—an elegant Nantes carrot that ripens to a vivid, warm orange and carries a tender, crisp bite. The roots are smooth and finely tapered, with a satisfying, juicy texture that holds its charm from first harvest through storage. Grow Yaya for reliable, uniform roots and a classic Nantes silhouette prized for fresh bunching and vibrant color in every bed.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 1st
Harvest Begins	Jun 10th
Harvest Ends	Nov 5th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
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

Recommended Companions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus), and what should I do?

A frequent problem is carrot rust fly, whose larvae tunnel into roots, making them look swollen or bitter and often unmarketable. Use a fine mesh row cover from sowing until tops are well established, and remove any damaged roots promptly so larvae don’t spread. If you see fungal leaf spots, avoid wetting the foliage and improve airflow by thinning early to prevent crowded carrot tops.

How can I tell when my carrots (Daucus carota var. sativus) are ready to harvest?

Check the roots early by gently brushing aside soil at the shoulder; harvest when the shoulders are at your desired diameter, commonly around 70 days from sowing. Tops won’t always indicate maturity reliably, so use root size as your main cue. Harvest before prolonged hot weather or stress, which can reduce sweetness and cause tougher roots.