Carrot – ‘Tendersweet’ Seeds

Description

This classic carrot can’t be beat! ‘Tendersweet’ is an impressively long, slender, and nearly coreless imperator-type carrot, with a super sweet flavor that’s excellent raw or cooked. Its deep orange-red color will remain after being steamed, baked, or frozen. Gather them together for a beautifully tapered orange bunch with dazzling green tops.

1 gram packet (~600 seeds)

Days to Maturity: 70–80 days

Family: Apiaceae (formerly Umbelliferae). Carrot family, includes angelica, carrot, caraway, cilantro, dill, fennel, chervil, and lovage.

Native: Africa, Eurasia

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun, but will also grow in part shade.

Plant Dimensions: Roots are 8″–10″ long at their peak.

Variety Info: Long, slender roots with a rich orange color. ‘Tendersweet’ is an imperator type carrot.

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