'Imperator' Carrot
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Long, sweet, crisp, and perfectly uniform carrots
“Imperator” carrot ( Daucus carota ), offered by OSC Seeds
An open-pollinated heirloom variety, “Imperator” produces long, straight, elegant, and very uniform dark orange carrots. Their flavor is exceptionally sweet , their texture crisp , and their elongated shape— 18 to 20 cm —makes them a top choice for bunching, fresh cooking, or roasting. A highly decorative variety in the garden and delicious on the table.
Propagation: Direct sowing
Height/Port: Root
Package size: Approximately 1400 seeds
Harvest time: 70–75 days
Frost tolerance: Resistant to light frosts (grown in spring/autumn)
Companion plants: Onions, lettuce, radishes
Incompatible plants: Dill (attracts carrot flies)
Heritage: Openly pollinated
Planting and maintenance:
Sow directly when the soil has warmed up, in light , loose , and stone-free soil. Sow 6–10 mm deep in rows 30 cm apart. Keep the soil moist to ensure even germination—emergence can take 10–21 days . Thin to 3–5 cm apart to encourage straight, well-formed roots. Water regularly for tender, sweet flesh, and weed carefully to prevent competition.
