Imperator
Romance Carrot stands out as an F1 hybrid specifically bred for impressive summer flavor, reaching harvest in just 70 days. This variety excels where many summer carrots fall short, delivering exceptional taste when harvested fresh from the garden rather than requiring cold storage to develop sweetness. Growing in a compact bush habit with 4-inch spacing, Romance proves that you don't need to wait until fall to enjoy truly flavorful homegrown carrots.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-10
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Biennial
Moderate
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What sets Romance apart is its remarkable ability to deliver outstanding flavor as a summer harvest carrot, breaking the traditional rule that carrots need cold weather to taste their best. This F1 hybrid matures quickly at 70 days while maintaining the sweet, tender quality typically reserved for winter storage varieties. The compact growth habit makes it perfect for intensive plantings, and the pelleted seed option ensures even germination when given consistent moisture.
Romance Carrot excels in fresh summer preparations where its tender texture and sweet flavor shine. Harvest these carrots when they reach half to three-quarters inch in diameter for peak sweetness and tenderness. They're ideal for raw applications like salads and crudité platters, quick sautés that preserve their delicate texture, or as a sweet component in summer vegetable medleys where their flavor won't be overshadowed by storage varieties.
Dig shallow furrows and lightly cover seed with soil, vermiculite, or sifted compost. Water evenly and regularly to prevent soil crusting, and consider using row covers when soil temperatures are cool to help prevent crusting. For fall and winter crops, sow mid-June through July.
Harvest Romance Carrots when they reach half to three-quarters inch in diameter for optimal sweetness and tenderness. Irrigate well prior to harvest to ensure roots have absorbed maximum water capacity. For smaller roots, grip the carrot firmly at the base of the foliage, push down, then twist as you pull up. Harvest in stages as carrots reach maturity to extend the harvest window over several weeks, taking advantage of Romance's excellent fresh-eating quality.
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