Even if you just like orange carrots, they come in different shapes and sizes: Imperator Seed Ideas: Danvers Seed Ideas: Chantenay Seed Ideas: Nantes Seed Ideas: Mini Seed Ideas: Colorful Seed Ideas: I usually get my carrot seeds from Botanical Interests, MIgardener and Baker Creek (Rare Seeds).
Tag: Carrots
Types of Carrots
Typically when you go to the grocery store, you only see imperator carrots but there are four other types available to grow. Imperator:Â Â This type is tapered and grows up to 10 inches long. Some examples are Tendersweet and Cosmic Red. Danvers:Â This type is resistant to cracking and grows in a cone shape that […]
Harvest and Store Carrots
Now that you have patiently waited for your carrots, here are my tips for harvesting, storing, blanching and freezing them. Harvesting Tips: 1) Keep in mind the maturity dates on the seed packet as a rule of thumb. Most carrot are ready in 2 1/2 months.  If you know how wide the tops are supposed […]
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