Quantity
Around 500 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Apiaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Biennial
The red carrot is a remarkable variety that immediately catches the eye with its intense and uniform coloration, as vibrant on the outside as it is at the heart of the root. In the vegetable garden, it brings both a decorative and gourmet dimension, transforming usual harvests into visual and culinary discoveries. Its long, smooth, crunchy, and sweet roots offer excellent versatility in the kitchen, as much for colorful salads as for cooked dishes and homemade juices. This variety combines beauty and yield, making it a particularly attractive choice for gardeners who like to grow original vegetables without compromising on taste quality. In loose, rich, and well-drained soil, it develops well-formed roots that gain in intensity and fineness as the season progresses. Its light foliage elegantly accompanies cultivation, while consistent watering allows for tender and regular roots. At harvest, its vibrant color brings an almost spectacular touch to the vegetable basket, making one want to cook it in a thousand ways. The red carrot thus enriches the vegetable garden with a singular, tasty, and characterful presence.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.6 cm (1/4 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 25 °C (50 to 77 °F)
Establishment time
10 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSecond year summer
Harvest70 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsAbsinthe, ground cherry, curly endive, chives, shallot, endive, bean, onion, hot pepper, bell pepper, leek, pea, coriander, sage, rosemary, radish, salsify, tomato
Avoid planting withGarlic, dill, beetroot, mint, parsley
Raw, salad, cooked, juice, snack
