Atomic Red Carrot Seeds

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Bullet Points:

• Brilliant Cherry-Red Color: The most vibrant red you'll find in the carrot family! This bright hue instantly adds a "wow" factor to farmer's market bunches, salads, and food photography.
  
• Rich in Lycopene Antioxidants: The deep red pigment comes from lycopene, a powerful antioxidant known for its heart health and anti-inflammatory benefits. A delicious way to boost your daily nutrition!
• Sweet, Crisp & Tender: Bred for exceptional flavor. These carrots have a naturally sweet taste, a satisfying snap, and a smooth, thin skin that requires minimal peeling.
• Perfect for Pickling & Crudité: The slender, uniform shape makes them ideal for packing into pickling jars. They also look incredible on a fresh veggie platter (crudité).
  
• Versatile Kitchen Star: Great for fresh snacking, roasting with honey, shredding into colorful salads, or juicing into a spectacular pinkish-red healthy drink.
  
• Reliable, Fast Growing Heirloom: A robust and vigorous variety that grows deep, straight roots without forking. Ready to harvest in just 65-70 days.

Product Details:

• Genus: Daucus
• Species: Daucus carota (Atomic Red / Lycopene-rich Heirloom variety)
  
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4 – 11 (Biennial; hardy to light frosts).
• Days to Maturity: 65 - 70 days.
• Days to Germination: 7 to 14 days (Optimal soil temp: 55°F - 75°F).
• Seeding Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm).
• Row Spacing: 12 - 18 inches (30 - 45 cm).
• Plant Height: Foliage grows 12 – 18 inches (30-45 cm) tall; roots are 6 – 8 inches (15-20 cm) long.
• Growth Habit: Upright, feathery green foliage with a deep taproot that swells into a sleek, slender, cylindrical, bright cherry-red root vegetable.
• Soil Preference: Deep, loose, sandy-loam, well-draining soil, free of stones. High in organic matter. pH 5.8 – 6.8.
  
• Temperature Preference: Cool weather. Best performance at 55°F - 70°F (12°C - 21°C).
  
• Light Preference: Full Sun (minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight).

How to Plant & Grow:

• Site Preparation: Carrots require deep, loose, and rock-free soil. Work the soil at least 10–12 inches (25-30 cm) deep, remove all stones, and mix in 2-3 inches of well-aged compost.
  
• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring (2-3 weeks before the last frost) or in late summer for a fantastic fall crop. Plant seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep and cover lightly with fine soil. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination (7-14 days).
  
• Tip: Mix seeds with a little fine sand for more even spacing.
  

Spacing:

• For Straight, Smooth Roots : Thin seedlings to 2 to 3 inches (5-7 cm) apart in rows spaced 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm) apart.
  
• Square Foot Gardening (SFG): Plant 12 to 16 carrots per 1-square-foot area.
• Watering: Consistent moisture is the secret to sweet carrots! Provide 1 inch of water per week. Fluctuating moisture will cause the roots to split.
• Harvesting: The bright red "shoulders" will pop out of the soil when ready (usually 65-70 days). Gently loosen the soil with a garden fork, grasp the base of the foliage, and pull straight up.
• Gardener's Tip: Unlike purple carrots, the red pigment (lycopene) is much more stable. You can lightly boil, steam, or roast these carrots, and they will largely retain their stunning bright red color!
  

Planting Calendar:

• Early Spring Crop:
  Direct Sow: Early March to Mid-April. 
  Harvest: June to July.
  
• Fall Crop (Sweeter after Frost):
  Direct Sow: Mid-July to Early August.
  Harvest: October to November.
  
• Mild Winter Zones (USDA 9-11):
  Can be sown from October to January.