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Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds - Heirloom Sweet Carrot Seeds for Home Garden

Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds - Heirloom Sweet Carrot Seeds for Home Garden

$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Direct sow seeds into well-prepared soil outdoors.
Sow 6–12 mm (0.25–0.5 inch) deep.
Keep soil consistently moist until germination (10–21 days).
Thin seedlings to 5–8 cm between plants and 30–45 cm between rows.


How to Grow

Maintain moderate, consistent moisture.
Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture and encourage straight roots.
Harvest when roots reach 15–23 cm or desired size.

Tips

Use loose, fertile, well-draining soil.
Remove stones and clumps to prevent forked roots.
Sow successively for extended harvests.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Biennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Sweet

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

N/A

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Sweet

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Shin Kuroda Carrot Seeds - Heirloom Sweet Carrot Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Root Vegetable

Shin Kuroda Carrots are an heirloom variety prized for sweet, juicy roots and high yields. Perfect for home gardeners, they thrive in loose, fertile, well-drained soil under full sun. Straight, uniform roots make them ideal for fresh consumption, cooking, and salads. This variety matures in 70–85 days and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, or containers, offering both productivity and visual appeal.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Early Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

15–23 cm

plant-height

Plant Height

30–45 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

5–8 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool Soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000150124

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Shin Kuroda carrots be grown beside herbs?

Yes. They can share a garden area with suitable herbs when both crops have enough light, space, and well-drained soil. Keep competing roots away from developing carrots.

Why do carrots sometimes fork or split?

Compacted soil, stones, or uneven root-zone conditions can cause irregular roots. Keep the soil loose and remove stones before sowing.

Can Shin Kuroda carrots be harvested gradually?

Yes. Individual roots can be lifted as needed while smaller carrots remain in the soil for later harvest.

| Are Shin Kuroda carrots suitable for raised beds?

Yes. Raised beds with loose, fertile soil can provide good conditions for straight root development.

How can I make carrot seedlings easier to see?

Mark the sowing row clearly and avoid disturbing the shallow seed area while seedlings are emerging.

Can carrot tops be used to identify harvest readiness?

Top growth alone is not a reliable size indicator. Check the exposed shoulder or gently inspect the root to judge harvest size.