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Kyoto Red Carrot
$4.50
Packet - 800 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity75 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing2-3 Inches
Germination14–21 days
Growing Information
Growing Kyoto Red Carrot
Kyoto Red Carrot is a celebrated Japanese heirloom, prized for its long, slender roots and vibrant scarlet color that runs all the way through. This traditional Kintoki-type variety produces brilliantly red, uniform carrots with a sweet, crisp texture and delicate earthy undertones. Both ornamental and highly productive, Kyoto Red thrives in loose, well-drained soils and offers excellent storage quality, making it a standout for home gardeners and gourmet growers alike.
Perfect for juicing, roasting, fresh eating, or adding vivid color to salads and dishes, Kyoto Red brings centuries of Japanese gardening heritage to the modern garden with both beauty and exceptional flavor.
- Days to Maturity: 75
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ Inch
- Spacing: 2-3 Inches
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Height: 16-20 Inches
- Root Size: 10-12 Inches; 1 ½ Inch Shoulders
- Root Color: Scarlet Red
- Carrot Type: Kintoki/Specialty Red
Catalog Page: 30
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ Inch
Plant height
16-20 Inches
Botanical name
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 14–21 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 2-3 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Kyoto Red Carrot$4.50 · Packet - 800 Seeds
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