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Tendersweet Orange Carrot — Root vegetables

75-80days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, starting 2-3 weeks before last frost. Thin seedlings to proper spacing.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, even moisture
Soil: Deep, loose, sandy loam with excellent drainage
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 2-3 inches apart, rows 12-18 inches apart
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Rich, deep orange throughout
Size: 7-8 inches long, 1.5 inches diameter at shoulder
Shape: Tapered cylindrical with blunt tip and broad shoulders
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet and tender with fine texture and minimal core

In the kitchen

Excellent fresh eating, juicing, cooking, freezing, and storage. Perfect for children.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Carrot rust fly, wireworms, flea beetles, aphids
Diseases: Alternaria leaf blight, bacterial soft rot, aster yellows
Resistance: Good general disease resistance and stress tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	August – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	July – October
5	—	—	April – May	July – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	June – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	April – December
11	—	—	January – February	March – December
12	—	—	January – February	March – December
13	—	—	January – February	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels carrot flies and aphids with strong onion scent

RosemaryDeters carrot flies and other root pests with aromatic oils

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests that damage carrot roots

LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides ground cover and efficient space use

TomatoesCarrots help break up soil for tomato roots, tomatoes provide shade

LeeksStrong scent confuses carrot flies and other root-attacking pests

SageRepels carrot flies and cabbage moths with potent aromatic compounds

RadishesBreak up compacted soil and are harvested before carrots need full space

Avoid

DillAttracts carrot flies when flowering and can cross-pollinate with carrots

ParsnipsCompete for same nutrients and space, both are long-season root crops

CorianderCan attract carrot flies and may inhibit carrot seed germination

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 41
Protein (g): 0.93
Fat (g): 0.24
Carbohydrate (g): 9.58
Fibre (g): 2.8
Sugars (g): 4.74
Vitamin A (µg): 835
Vitamin C (mg): 5.9
Vitamin E (mg): 0.66
Vitamin K (µg): 13.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.138
Folate (µg): 19
Calcium (mg): 33
Iron (mg): 0.3
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 35
Potassium (mg): 320
Zinc (mg): 0.24
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Tendersweet Orange Carrot?

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