Naval Carrot is a reliable, sweet carrot that reaches harvest in just 78 days from direct seeding. This Daucus carota cultivar thrives in full sun with moderate water and well-balanced soil, spacing just 4 inches apart in rows 9 inches apart. Grown for their tender roots and outstanding antioxidant content, Naval Carrots deliver the nutritional depth that makes carrots genuine powerhouses in the garden and on the table.
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Naval Carrots are harvested at their peak sweetness when roots reach half to three-quarters of an inch in diameter, a size that captures the tender texture gardeners prize. The variety is rich in phytonutrient antioxidants that vary across the spectrum of carrot colors, yet Naval Carrots contribute their own potent balance of these protective compounds regardless of variety. Quick maturation at 78 days means you can succession-plant for continuous harvests throughout the season.
Naval Carrots are grown for fresh eating and storage. Harvest them at small to medium size when they're at their sweetest and most tender, or allow them to grow larger for winter storage. The variety responds well to staged harvesting, where you pull roots as they reach maturity while leaving smaller ones to continue growing, extending your harvest window over several weeks.
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Dig a shallow furrow and sow seeds directly into garden soil. Naval Carrots are direct-seeded into their final location and do not require starting indoors.
Harvest Naval Carrots when roots reach half to three-quarters of an inch in diameter, the point at which they are sweetest and most tender. For smaller roots, grip the carrot firmly at the base of the foliage, push down, then twist as you pull up. For larger roots intended for winter storage, carefully ease up the carrots using a garden fork if needed. Irrigate well prior to harvest to ensure roots have absorbed their maximum capacity of water. Harvest in stages as carrots reach maturity to extend the harvest window over several weeks.
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