Koral is a nutrient-dense European heirloom carrot that's been quietly thriving across Europe for generations while remaining practically unknown in American gardens. These cylindrical roots grow 8-9 inches long with a distinctive deep orange color and silky smooth texture that makes them exceptional for juicing. Reaching harvest in just 75 days, Koral produces vigorous, productive plants in zones 3-10 and notably resists splitting even in heavier soils, a trait that sets it apart from many modern varieties.
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Moderate
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A single 100-gram serving delivers over half your daily vitamin A requirement, making Koral one of the most nutrient-dense carrots you can grow. Its smooth, cylindrical roots average 8-9 inches and have an impressive ability to resist splitting when grown in less-than-ideal soil conditions. The silky texture and smooth flesh make this variety exceptionally valuable for juicing, while its reputation as an excellent keeper means your harvest will last for months.
Koral excels as a fresh juice carrot, where its silky smooth texture creates a refined, nutrient-rich juice. It's equally valuable as a storage carrot for winter use, and its splitting resistance makes it reliable for cooking, roasting, and general kitchen use. The high vitamin A content appeals to gardeners growing specifically for nutrition and health benefits.
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Sow Koral seeds directly into the garden in loose, well-prepared soil, spacing them 2 inches apart. Germination occurs best when soil temperatures are between 45-75°F.
Harvest Koral carrots approximately 75 days after sowing. Pull when roots have reached their full 8-9 inch length and the deep orange color has fully developed. You can harvest at any point after this window if you prefer smaller roots, but waiting for full maturity ensures maximum sweetness and nutrient density.
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“Koral is a traditional European heirloom that has been grown and perfected across the continent over many generations. Its development reflects centuries of careful selection for vigor, productivity, and the distinctive root characteristics that make it valuable both in the kitchen and for storage. Though widely cultivated in Europe, Koral remained obscure in North America until recently, a testament to how many excellent varieties exist outside mainstream commercial seed catalogs.”