VegetableCarrot
Brilliance Carrot
Brilliance Carrot is a striking deep red variety that brings visual drama and smooth, coreless roots to your garden. These medium-length carrots reach 8 to 10 inches underground with another 10 to 12 inches of vibrant foliage above, maturing in just 60 to 69 days from direct sowing. Hardy across zones 2 through 10, they thrive in full sun and can be planted in spring for reliable harvests. The smooth exterior and lack of a woody core make them equally at home raw in salads or cooked in dishes where their rich color becomes a showstopper.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Loose Loam; Loose Texture Aids Root Growth
Growth Stats
22 in
Height
Spacing
2
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-10
Size
22in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
The deep red hue of Brilliance Carrot sets it apart from typical orange varieties, offering both visual intrigue and a coreless interior that delivers consistent quality in every bite. This variety grows predictably to a manageable size, neither sprawling nor stunted, and performs across a remarkably wide hardiness range. Spring planting in full sun produces mature roots in under 70 days, making it accessible even to gardeners in northern climates or those with shorter growing seasons.
Common Uses
Brilliance Carrot excels as both a raw salad ingredient, where its deep red color creates a striking visual contrast, and as a cooked vegetable where its smooth texture and coreless structure shine. The rich coloring intensifies when cooked, making it particularly suited to dishes where presentation matters alongside flavor.
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Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Sow seeds directly outside in spring in full sun. Plant seeds at the appropriate depth and keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
Harvesting
Brilliance Carrots are ready to harvest at 60 to 69 days after sowing when the roots reach their mature 8 to 10 inch length. You can harvest earlier for smaller, more tender carrots if preferred. Gently loosen the soil around each carrot with a garden fork or spade before pulling to avoid breaking the root, then lift straight up. The deep red color will be fully developed at maturity.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Daucus carota var. sativus
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Daucus
Native Status
L48 (I)PR (I)CAN (I)SPM (I)