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Yellow Carrot brings unexpected color to the vegetable garden with its striking golden roots that grow up to six inches long with tapered ends. Ready to harvest in 60 to 69 days, this classic carrot shape breaks the mold with its vibrant yellow hue rather than the familiar orange. It grows reliably in zones 1 through 10 in full sun, thriving in sandy, rich soil where roots can push straight down without obstruction. The tender flesh and sweet flavor make it a conversation starter on the dinner plate.
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Golden roots that glow like captured sunshine in the garden, these carrots deliver a tender texture and genuine sweetness that outperforms their orange cousins. The six-inch tapered roots grow quickly in good soil, ready to pull in under 70 days. This is a carrot that tastes as beautiful as it looks, adding both visual pop and genuine flavor to fresh eating and cooking.
Yellow Carrots shine when eaten fresh, where their sweetness and tender texture come through without cooking. They bring vibrant color and mild, pleasant flavor to salads, slaws, and crudités. When roasted or steamed, their sweetness intensifies, making them a natural side dish that adds visual interest to any plate.
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Direct sow seeds in spring for a summer harvest or in mid to late summer for a fall crop, as Yellow Carrot thrives in both seasons. Sow seeds directly into prepared, rock-free soil where they will grow.
Yellow Carrot reaches harvest readiness in 60 to 69 days from sowing, though some sources report 65 to 80 days. Roots are ready when they reach about six inches long with fully formed tapered ends. Pull carrots from the soil by grasping at the crown and gently loosening the soil around the root before drawing upward.
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