Lunar White Carrot is a striking pale white variety that glows in salads and on the plate, a novelty that's actually a return to the carrot's wild roots. These classic tapered roots grow 6 to 8 inches long and mature in just 60 to 69 days, making them accessible even to impatient gardeners. Hardy across zones 2 through 10 and requiring only full sun, this variety delivers mild, delicious flesh that proves white carrots deserve their place back in modern gardens.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Loose, Fertile Loam
Preferred Temp55-75°F
Growth Stats
8 in
Height
—
Width
2 in
Spacing
60–69
Days to Harvest
PeriodBiennial
TypeForb/herb
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-10
Size
8in H x ?in W
Growth
Biennial
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
What makes Lunar White Carrot genuinely special is how it captures people's attention. The creamy moon-white roots practically glow on a harvest plate, and they're not just visually striking, they're remarkably tender with a fine, sweet flavor that surprises those expecting the familiar orange. White carrots were once the standard before orange varieties took over, so growing this cultivar feels like participating in a quiet agricultural return, all while getting roots ready to eat in under 10 weeks.
Common Uses
Lunar White Carrot shines raw in salads, where its pale color creates striking visual contrast against greens and other vegetables. The tender, sweet flesh is equally at home roasted, steamed, or served as a crudité. Its delicate flavor makes it excellent for fresh eating, and the novelty of the white color often makes it a conversation piece on any plate.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Not Applicable (Harvested Before Flowering)
First Harvest
60-70 Days
Last Harvest
Determinate
Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Direct sow Lunar White Carrot seeds outdoors in loose, sandy soil as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Sow seeds thinly and press gently into the soil, keeping the bed moist until seedlings emerge. Multiple sowings can be made every two to three weeks for continuous harvest.
Harvesting
Lunar White Carrots are ready to harvest at 60 to 69 days. Pull roots when they reach 6 to 8 inches long, or sooner if you prefer younger, more tender roots. The pale color makes them easy to spot among the soil, and they pull cleanly from loose, sandy soil with a firm but gentle tug.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Daucus carota L. var. sativus Hoffm.
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Daucus
Duration
Biennial
Growth Habit
Upright
Native Status
L48 (I)PR (I)CAN (I)SPM (I)
History & Origin
“White carrots were the original wild form before selective breeding produced the orange varieties we know today. Lunar White represents a journey back to those ancestral roots, a variety being revived as gardeners and seed keepers recognize the value in heritage forms. Once common and then nearly lost, white carrots are now becoming rare again, making varieties like Lunar White a small act of preservation in the home garden.”