![]() ![]() Is it necessary to water carrots?Ĭarrots like a consistent moisture supply from seed germination until harvest. Suggested carrot cultivars for home gardeners in Iowa include: ‘Bolero’ (bright orange, slightly tapered, 7 to 8 inches long), ‘Danvers 126' (deep orange, conical with blunt tips, 6 to 7 inches long), ‘Mokum’ (deep orange, slender, 6 to 7 inches long), ‘Nelson’ (deep orange, cylindrical, blunt tipped, 6 to 7 inches long), ‘Nutri-Red’ (coral red, tapered, 8 to 9 inches long), ‘Purple Haze’ (purple exterior with orange core, tapered, 8 to 10 inches long), ‘Royal Chantenay’ (red-orange, conical, 5 to 7 inches long), ‘Scarlet Nantes’ (reddish orange, cylindrical, 6 to 8 inches long), ‘Sugarsnax 54' (dark orange, tapered, 9 to 10 inches long), ‘Yaya’ (bright orange, cylindrical, 5 to 6 inches long), and ‘Yellowbunch’ (yellow, tapered, 7 to 9 inches long). However, yellow, red and purple colored cultivars are also available. Carrot roots can be long and tapered, cylindrical, or even roundish. The main differences between cultivars are the shape and size of the root. Numerous carrot cultivars are available to home gardeners. What are some good carrot varieties for Iowa? After thinning, seedlings should be spaced 2 to 3 inches apart. ![]() If necessary, thin the seedlings within a few weeks of germination. The last practical planting date for carrots is Aug. For a continuous harvest, make additional plantings every three to four weeks. Sow carrot seeds at a depth of ¼ to ½ inch beginning in early April in central Iowa. A raised bed would be a good option for gardeners with heavy, clay soils. In heavy, compacted soils, carrots grow poorly and often develop branched or distorted roots. Carrots perform best in well-drained, slightly acidic, sandy loam soils. The garden site should receive at least six hours of direct sun per day. What would be a good garden site for carrots? ![]() Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about how to best handle carrots. Where do you plant them? When is the best time? Which varieties work well in this climate? AMES, Iowa – Carrots are a great part of any garden vegetable crop and an excellent addition to a homegrown garden bounty. ![]()
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