Kaleidoscope Baby Carrot Seed Mix - (Daucus carota var. sativus)

Kaleidoscope Baby Carrot Mix - Colors All Around

A lovely full-color spectrum of tender, delectable baby carrots. We’ve selected these carrots for their flavor, color and fast growth for both baby and full-size carrots.

The colors range from black, purple, red, orange, yellow and white; making this the center of attraction at picnics, parties, dinners or anywhere you want to add color and conversation. Pick young for baby carrots that kids simply cannot resist, or let grow for full-size use as slices, julienned sticks or slivers that sets the dish apart.

Harvest baby carrots at about 50 – 55 days from planting. The shoulders of the carrot should be around ½ inch in diameter. Full size carrots will be ready at about 70 days from planting, with shoulders being around ¾ inch diameter.

Great for kitchen gardens year-round.

History

Carrots originated in Europe and Central Asia. The first cultivated variety had branching purple roots and is believed to have been developed in Afghanistan. It migrated to the Mediterranean in the 14th century and then northwards. The orange varieties were developed in the Netherlands in the 17th century. 

Uses

Coarsely or finely grated carrots are eaten raw as a salad. They are one of the most widely used vegetables they are cut, sliced, diced, cooked, steamed or juiced. Carrots are included in soups and stews and used in sauces and stocks.

Harvest Tip

Give carrots a good twist when you pull them up so that the leaves do not break off in your hand, but once they are up, cut off the leaves right away. Carrot tops may look pretty, but they keep growing and draw moisture and nourishment out of the roots, leaving them limp, wrinkled and tasteless.

Learn More

• Grow Delicious Carrots from Seed to Harvest
• Braised and Marinated Carrot Recipes
• Cool Season Vegetables to Love

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