{"product_id":"ga-carotte-kyoto-red-bio","title":"Organic 'Kyoto Red' Carrot","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"349\"\u003e Organic 'Kyoto Red' carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) from the seed company Gaia, a heritage Japanese red variety with exceptional sweetness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eThe 'Kyoto Red' carrot forms \u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"417\"\u003elong, silky roots\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"446\"\u003edeep red skin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"480\"\u003efine, juicy flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a \u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"514\"\u003edelicate texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eintensely sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , sometimes compared to that of \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"590\"\u003emelon\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its upright, bright green foliage supports regular and harmonious growth, ideal for successive harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eOriginating in Japan and descended from the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eKintoki\u003c\/strong\u003e type, this variety holds a symbolic place in \u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e culture, where it is consumed during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eNew Year\u003c\/strong\u003e and often \u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"944\"\u003ecarved into plum blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e to represent fertility and renewal. Highly prized for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eroasting\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003egrilling\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003edesserts\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003efresh juices\u003c\/strong\u003e , it is distinguished by its rich and unique aromatic profile. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eleaves are edible\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding further versatility to the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alliums, Rosemary, Sage, Beans, Lettuce, Peas, Peppers, Tomatoes\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coriander, Dill, Parsnip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eSpread\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated root, upright foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eFoliage height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 40 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese heritage variety Kintoki, sweet red flesh, wide range of culinary uses, edible leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky flesh, very sweet, delicate aromas \u003cbr data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -7°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003edirectly outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e as soon as the ground is workable, at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003ea depth of 1.2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eloose, deep, well-crumbled soil\u003c\/strong\u003e free of stones. Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003esuccessively from spring until mid-summer\u003c\/strong\u003e to extend the harvest. Thin to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e2.5 to 5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants, with rows spaced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e45 to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eCarrots prefer \u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003epartial sun (level 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003elight but regular watering (level 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Consistent moisture promotes tender flesh and optimal flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003e Harvest when the root reaches its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003echaracteristic red color\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003efully developed flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , generally around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003e80 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e . In summer, the roots can remain \u003cstrong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003ein the ground for about 3 weeks after maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e , and longer in cooler autumn or winter conditions. Store at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003e0°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003eapproximately 95% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eUsage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eRoasted or grilled\u003c\/strong\u003e carrots\u003cbr data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003e • Naturally sweetened fresh juice\u003cbr data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eDesserts\u003c\/strong\u003e and creative preparations\u003cbr data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eRaw\u003c\/strong\u003e decorative slices\u003cbr data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003e • Using the tops in cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3301\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Kyoto Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carrot embodies a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003estrong culinary and symbolic tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e , combined with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003eremarkable sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003erefined texture\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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