Carrot Seeds - Tendersweet

An Exceptional Carrot with Sweetness and Tenderness
Tendersweet is a premium, smooth-textured carrot variety that stands out for its exceptional sweetness and crisp, tender flesh. Known for its fine texture and bright orange color, this variety is perfect for fresh eating, salads, and adding flavor to a variety of dishes.

Key Benefits

• Sweet and Tender: Renowned for its exceptional sweetness and tender texture, making it ideal for raw snacking or cooking.
• High Yield: Produces long, straight carrots with minimal side branching, ensuring a high yield from each planting.
• Smooth, Smooth Texture: Smooth, cylindrical roots with a fine texture that makes them easy to peel and prepare.
• Excellent for Storage: Keeps well in cool storage, maintaining its freshness and sweetness over time.
• Resilient Growth: Tolerates a wide range of soil types and climate conditions, making it a reliable choice for gardeners.

Planting Instructions

Planting Season

• Spring: Plant directly in the garden after the last frost, once the soil has warmed.
• Fall: For a fall crop, plant in mid to late summer for an early autumn harvest.

Planting Details

• Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep into loose, well-draining soil.
• Spacing: Space seeds 1-2 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart.
• Light: Requires full sun for optimal growth, though it can tolerate partial shade.
• Soil: Best in well-draining, loamy soil with a pH between 6.0-6.8.

Watering and Care

• Water Needs: Keep soil consistently moist during the germination phase and throughout the growing period.
• Thinning: Thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart to allow enough room for root development and to prevent crowding.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch to maintain moisture levels and control weeds.
• Fertilizing: Use organic compost or a balanced fertilizer to boost growth, especially if your soil is low in nutrients.

Harvesting

• When to Harvest: Tendersweet carrots are usually ready for harvest in 70-80 days, once the roots have grown to a 1-1.5 inch diameter and the tops begin to emerge above the soil.
• How to Harvest: Loosen the soil carefully around the carrots and gently pull them up by the greens.
• Storage: Store harvested carrots in a cool, dark place, such as a root cellar or refrigerator. Proper storage will preserve their sweetness for several months.

Perfect For

• Fresh Eating: Ideal for snacking, salads, or juicing, thanks to its sweet flavor and tender texture.
• Home Gardens: A versatile and reliable choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
• Storage: Well-suited for those looking to store carrots over the winter.
• Cooking: Great for soups, stews, roasting, or adding to stir-fries, thanks to its sweet flavor and fine texture.

Coverage

• Packet: Covers approximately 100 square feet, yielding about 50-75 plants.

Grow Sweet and Tender Carrots with Tendersweet

With its exceptional sweetness and smooth texture, Tendersweet is a perfect addition to your garden. Whether you're looking for fresh, tender carrots to enjoy immediately or want to store your harvest for later, this variety delivers a bountiful crop with minimal effort.

Order your Tendersweet carrot seeds today and enjoy the harvest of delicious, sweet, and tender carrots!